Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Grapeland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Grapeland, TX is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers handle incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, often requiring shift work including overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Strong communication and radio etiquette.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.

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 communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer systems proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Grapeland, TX is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers handle incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, often requiring shift work including overnight, weekends, and holidays.