Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Tye (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in the Fort Gregg Adams area to coordinate responses and maintain radio communications during emergencies.

Dispatchers document incidents, verify locations, alert resources, and monitor unit status while following established plans and working hours that may include nights and weekends. A high school diploma is typically required, with some agencies offering training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.

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.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in the Fort Gregg Adams area to coordinate responses and maintain radio communications during emergencies.

Dispatchers document incidents, verify locations, alert resources, and monitor unit status while following established plans and working hours that may include nights and weekends. A high school diploma is typically required, with some agencies offering training.