Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts & Overtime

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ranger (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ranger, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert and dispatch resources, and maintain critical incident information. The dispatcher will monitor radio traffic, relay occupant and hazard details, and coordinate mutual aid under established procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and maps, and fire communications training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with fire communications training preferred.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ranger, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert and dispatch resources, and maintain critical incident information. The dispatcher will monitor radio traffic, relay occupant and hazard details, and coordinate mutual aid under established procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and maps, and fire communications training may be required for certain assignments.