Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Support

County Emergency Communications; Dennis (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Dennis, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communication during emergencies.

This on-site role requires calm under pressure, strong data entry and maps skills, and adherence to response plans. Training and certification requirements vary by agency, with some positions needing fire dispatch or EMT dispatch credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; dispatch training may be required.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Dennis, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communication during emergencies.

This on-site role requires calm under pressure, strong data entry and maps skills, and adherence to response plans. Training and certification requirements vary by agency, with some positions needing fire dispatch or EMT dispatch credentials.