Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Point Blank (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Point Blank, TX offers Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions while maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews. Dispatchers must handle incident data accurately, follow established plans, and stay adaptable to staffing needs, including overnight and weekend shifts during major incidents.

Prerequisites include a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems and data entry; some

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Point Blank, TX offers Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions while maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews. Dispatchers must handle incident data accurately, follow established plans, and stay adaptable to staffing needs, including overnight and weekend shifts during major incidents.

Prerequisites include a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems and data entry; some