Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Batson, TX, seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some posts.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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 incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Batson, TX, seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage.