Fire Dispatch Specialist: Coordinate Critical Incidents

911 Emergency Communications; Vega (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Vega, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. The position may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Strong communication and data handling skills are essential.
• Experience with radio and dispatch procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations and access information
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions
• Process requests for additional resources through procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times and unit movements

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio dispatch software

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Vega, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. The position may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.