Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Zephyr (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Zephyr, TX seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, relay critical information, and maintain clear radio communications. The role supports fire services with incident documentation, resource alerts, and continuous operation across shifts.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch certification or related coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments; familiarity with computer systems and maps is expected.

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

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Incident coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems familiarity

Radio systems experience

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Zephyr, TX seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, relay critical information, and maintain clear radio communications. The role supports fire services with incident documentation, resource alerts, and continuous operation across shifts.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch certification or related coursework.