Fire Dispatch Specialist — Crisis Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Sullivan City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Sullivan City, TX seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses, receive incident details, alert units, and maintain communications with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling and calm radio communication; candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch experience may be required for certain posts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch may be required for certain posts.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Sullivan City, TX seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses, receive incident details, alert units, and maintain communications with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling and calm radio communication; candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch experience may be required for certain posts.