Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Clayton (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Clayton, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, and maintain accurate incident details. The role emphasizes precise data entry, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be prepared for on-call shifts, extended hours, and the potential for overtime during major incidents, with certification or training valued where available.

Qualifications

• Organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Ability to keep incident details current following established response plans.

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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Clayton, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, and maintain accurate incident details. The role emphasizes precise data entry, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be prepared for on-call shifts, extended hours, and the potential for overtime during major incidents, with certification or training valued where available.