Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Rapid, Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Wickett (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking qualified fire dispatchers in Wickett, TX. The role focuses on receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, and alerting responding units through approved assignments.

Dispatchers must monitor radio channels, track unit status, and relay critical information to crews during emergencies. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Some employers seek dispatch-specific training or certification.
• Ability to accurately enter data and maintain maps and incident details.
• Familiarity with radio communications and basic computer systems may be required.

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 communication

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking qualified fire dispatchers in Wickett, TX. The role focuses on receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, and alerting responding units through approved assignments.

Dispatchers must monitor radio channels, track unit status, and relay critical information to crews during emergencies. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.