Emergency Fire Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Ballinger (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ballinger, TX seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some roles require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training as part of assignment. Weekend and overnight shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• Dispatch certification or EM dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

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

Clear communication

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ballinger, TX seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some roles require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training as part of assignment. Weekend and overnight shifts may be required.