Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Bowie (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Montague, TX is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and maintain continuous radio contact with responding crews.

The role demands strong information management, accurate data entry, and the ability to follow established procedures.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Dispatch-related training or certification 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Montague, TX is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and maintain continuous radio contact with responding crews.

The role demands strong information management, accurate data entry, and the ability to follow established procedures.