Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fort Worth, TX seeks an experienced Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires clear organization, precise data entry, and proficiency with radio and computer systems. Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts are common in this 24/7 operation in Fort Worth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency communications coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fort Worth, TX seeks an experienced Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires clear organization, precise data entry, and proficiency with radio and computer systems. Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts are common in this 24/7 operation in Fort Worth.