Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Call (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Professional development

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Call, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications to responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio channels. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain postings.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Experience with computer systems and data entry is beneficial.

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

Organized information handling

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification/training (preferred)

Tools

Computer systems familiarity

Radio equipment

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Call, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications to responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio channels. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain postings.