Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

County Emergency Communications; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Dyess AFB, TX, invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher roles. You will receive incident information, document reports of fires and hazards, alert stations, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The job demands precise data handling, situational awareness, and the ability to work varied shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Dyess AFB, TX, invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher roles. You will receive incident information, document reports of fires and hazards, alert stations, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The job demands precise data handling, situational awareness, and the ability to work varied shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS training.