Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications Hub

County Emergency Communications; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in McKinney, TX is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. Duty location is McKinney area.

Positions may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, accurate data

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

Skills

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in McKinney, TX is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. Duty location is McKinney area.

Positions may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, accurate data