Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Response & Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Calvert (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Calvert, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Positions may require night shifts, weekends, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; candidates should be comfortable with computer systems,

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. 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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Calvert, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Positions may require night shifts, weekends, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; candidates should be comfortable with computer systems,