Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Llano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Marble Falls, TX, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. This on-site role involves receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Position demands strong organization, radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Applicants should be able to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training/certification may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry is emphasized.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training or certification (preferred)

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Marble Falls, TX, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. This on-site role involves receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Position demands strong organization, radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Applicants should be able to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.