Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Benjamin, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate firefighting responses and maintain critical incident communications. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, monitor radio channels, and document dispatch actions.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. A high school diploma or GED is typically required; dispatch or EMS training may be needed for some posts, with background checks

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; dispatch training may be required for some posts.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, accessibility, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved plans.
• 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Benjamin, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate firefighting responses and maintain critical incident communications. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, monitor radio channels, and document dispatch actions.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. A high school diploma or GED is typically required; dispatch or EMS training may be needed for some posts, with background checks