Fire Dispatch Specialist — Critical Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Brady (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Brady, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining radio communications per established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some agencies provide training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps proficiency

Computer systems familiarity

Follow established response plans

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio systems

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Brady, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining radio communications per established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.