Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Support

County Emergency Communications; Cason (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Cason, TX seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will log incidents, alert units, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime, with staffing for major incidents. A high school diploma and comfort with computers, maps, and radio communications are required. Fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency management coursework may be required for some assignments.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Cason, TX seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will log incidents, alert units, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime, with staffing for major incidents. A high school diploma and comfort with computers, maps, and radio communications are required. Fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.