Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Bloomington (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bloomington, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher staff to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. Duties include verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring statuses to ensure timely responses.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio protocols. Some postings require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training; overtime and shift coverage are common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bloomington, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher staff to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. Duties include verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring statuses to ensure timely responses.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio protocols. Some postings require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training; overtime and shift coverage are common.