Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Ops & Overtime Benefits

911 Emergency Communications; Lazbuddie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Fire Dispatch Opportunities in Lazbuddie, TX. This role involves receiving and documenting reports of fires and rescues, verifying incident locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels.

It requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with staffing potentially at all hours including weekends and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Job description

Fire Dispatch Opportunities in Lazbuddie, TX. This role involves receiving and documenting reports of fires and rescues, verifying incident locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels.

It requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with staffing potentially at all hours including weekends and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.