Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Ops & Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; La Joya (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in La Joya, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a centralized dispatch center.

The role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some 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

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in La Joya, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a centralized dispatch center.

The role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.