Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Essential Role

County Emergency Communications; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Huntsville, TX seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and related emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, and coordinating with stations. The role may require night, weekend, and holiday shifts, with attention to procedures and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Huntsville, TX seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and related emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, and coordinating with stations. The role may require night, weekend, and holiday shifts, with attention to procedures and safety guidelines.