Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Cross Plains (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Cross Plains, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will handle incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers seek dispatch experience.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks to ensure accurate dispatch.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and track unit status and movements.
• Relay occupant and hazard information and update incident details.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Skills

Computer literacy

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio hardware

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Cross Plains, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will handle incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or certification.