Fire Communications Dispatcher - Critical Incident Response

911 Emergency Communications; Round Mountain (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Round Mountain, TX, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. The role requires precise data handling and clear radio communication, with staffing that may include overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred depending on agency.
• Fire dispatch certification or training may be required for some postings.
• Emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Incident-management coursework may be required for complex incidents.

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

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident management coursework

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Round Mountain, TX, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. The role requires precise data handling and clear radio communication, with staffing that may include overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch training preferred.