Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Booker (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a dedicated fire dispatcher in Lipscomb, TX. You will receive and document reports of fires, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate dispatch of apparatus.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, comfort with computers, maps, data entry, and may hold fire dispatch or EMT coursework. The role may include overnight shifts, weekends, and emergency staffing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies may require dispatch training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and data entry accuracy.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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 and incident status.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.

Skills

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio consoles

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a dedicated fire dispatcher in Lipscomb, TX. You will receive and document reports of fires, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate dispatch of apparatus.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, comfort with computers, maps, data entry, and may hold fire dispatch or EMT coursework. The role may include overnight shifts, weekends, and emergency staffing.