Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Barry (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers in Barry, TX to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication while following established plans.

Opportunities may require shift work, including nights and weekends. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; dispatcher training and certifications may be required for specific

Qualifications

• High school diploma commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication may be required for assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Computer systems literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio communication systems

Maps

Computer terminals

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers in Barry, TX to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication while following established plans.

Opportunities may require shift work, including nights and weekends. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; dispatcher training and certifications may be required for specific