Emergency Fire Dispatcher (24/7)

County Emergency Communications; Weston Lakes (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Weston, TX seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident info, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, and the ability to work variable shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Weston, TX seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident info, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, and the ability to work variable shifts including nights and weekends.