Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Tehuacana, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and accurate data entry, with opportunities to work varied shifts including nights and weekends to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry‑level instruction.
• Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry; maps and radio communication may be required.

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 radio communications

Data entry

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Tehuacana, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and accurate data entry, with opportunities to work varied shifts including nights and weekends to cover major incidents.