Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Horseshoe Bay (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Horseshoe Bay, TX is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate dispatch operations for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires organized handling of incident information, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to response plans.

Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments, and candidates should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training 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

Maps

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Horseshoe Bay, TX is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate dispatch operations for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires organized handling of incident information, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to response plans.

Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments, and candidates should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio systems.