Fire Dispatch Specialist: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Muleshoe (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Muleshoe, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires strong data handling, radio discipline, and precise incident documentation.

Training and certification may be required for specialized assignments, with on-call or shift-based hours likely. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring channels, and documenting dispatch actions.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management training may be required for some postings.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Muleshoe, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires strong data handling, radio discipline, and precise incident documentation.

Training and certification may be required for specialized assignments, with on-call or shift-based hours likely. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring channels, and documenting dispatch actions.