Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; Helotes (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates in Helotes, TX. The role centers on receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications during emergencies.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, and maps, and may require fire dispatch certification or related training for certain assignments. This position may involve varying shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, and maps.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus with approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit 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 updates.

Skills

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates in Helotes, TX. The role centers on receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications during emergencies.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, and maps, and may require fire dispatch certification or related training for certain assignments. This position may involve varying shifts including nights and weekends.