Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Tarzan (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 Tarzan, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses, record incidents, and maintain clear radio communications across shifts. You will verify locations, alert units, and monitor ongoing operations to ensure rapid, accurate incident handling.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, calmness under pressure, and teamwork across agencies. Experience in fire dispatch, EMS dispatch, or incident management is preferred to support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Communication

Multitasking

Radio operation

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Tarzan, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses, record incidents, and maintain clear radio communications across shifts. You will verify locations, alert units, and monitor ongoing operations to ensure rapid, accurate incident handling.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, calmness under pressure, and teamwork across agencies. Experience in fire dispatch, EMS dispatch, or incident management is preferred to support