Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Irene (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Irene, TX. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintains incident details, and follows established response plans under direction from authorized personnel.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments and shifts can include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Irene, TX. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintains incident details, and follows established response plans under direction from authorized personnel.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments and shifts can include nights, weekends, and overtime.