Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Valley Mills (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Valley Mills, TX seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch training. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime to support major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Valley Mills, TX seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch training. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime to support major incidents.