Dynamic Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Elgin, TX. Dispatchers coordinate responses, receive incident details, and maintain clear radio communications while following established response plans and directions from authorities.

Positions require attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and comfort with computer systems, maps, and radios. Training and certification requirements vary by agency and assignment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Elgin, TX. Dispatchers coordinate responses, receive incident details, and maintain clear radio communications while following established response plans and directions from authorities.

Positions require attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and comfort with computer systems, maps, and radios. Training and certification requirements vary by agency and assignment.