Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Multishift Operations

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Spring, TX is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications for fire services. The role involves documenting incidents, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring multiple radio channels to ensure rapid, accurate response.

Applicants should be prepared for rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience with radios, maps, and data entry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Spring, TX is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications for fire services. The role involves documenting incidents, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring multiple radio channels to ensure rapid, accurate response.

Applicants should be prepared for rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.