Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Incident Communications (Roby, TX)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Roby (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Roby, TX to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews from a fixed dispatch workstation.

The role requires strong data entry accuracy, maps, and radio discipline. Applicants may complete fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch coursework as part of on‑the‑job preparation, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or emergency communications coursework may be required for some roles.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Roby, TX to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews from a fixed dispatch workstation.

The role requires strong data entry accuracy, maps, and radio discipline. Applicants may complete fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch coursework as part of on‑the‑job preparation, with