Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

911 Emergency Communications; Bardwell (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bardwell, TX seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to support fire services by receiving incident reports, validating locations, and coordinating with responding units through clear radio communications. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to manage information accurately.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Dispatch training or experience in fire communications may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bardwell, TX seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to support fire services by receiving incident reports, validating locations, and coordinating with responding units through clear radio communications. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to manage information accurately.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.