Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Incident Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; Salt Flat (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations in Flat, TX. The role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans and supervision.

Dispatchers may work various shifts, including overnights and weekends, and must maintain incident details in real-time while supporting emergency operations and mutual aid as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or commonly accepted.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction for new dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch, or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process resource requests through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements and updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Radio communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations in Flat, TX. The role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans and supervision.

Dispatchers may work various shifts, including overnights and weekends, and must maintain incident details in real-time while supporting emergency operations and mutual aid as needed.