Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Gruver (TX); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The County Emergency Communications office in Gruver, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized data handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work with computer systems and maps. Depending on the agency, certification in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies offer entry-level training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio equipment

Computer systems

Jobbeschreibung

The County Emergency Communications office in Gruver, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized data handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work with computer systems and maps. Depending on the agency, certification in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required.