Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts & Growth

911 Emergency Communications; Iowa Park (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Iowa Park, TX is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a central dispatch position. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radio channels, and coordinate mutual aid while maintaining accurate records and following established protocols.

Strong data entry and radio communication skills, as well as relevant certifications, help ensure safe and timely

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with computer systems and data entry is strongly preferred.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training 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

Clear communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Radio communication

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Iowa Park, TX is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a central dispatch position. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radio channels, and coordinate mutual aid while maintaining accurate records and following established protocols.

Strong data entry and radio communication skills, as well as relevant certifications, help ensure safe and timely