Fire Dispatch Specialist - Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Roscoe (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Roscoe, TX is seeking Fire Dispatcher specialists to coordinate fire, rescue, and hazardous-condition responses. You will verify locations, alerts, and resource status while maintaining precise incident records and clear radio communication.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED and may require fire dispatch or EMS training; comfort with maps and computer systems is essential, with shift work including nights and weekends common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction within fire communications.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maps

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Roscoe, TX is seeking Fire Dispatcher specialists to coordinate fire, rescue, and hazardous-condition responses. You will verify locations, alerts, and resource status while maintaining precise incident records and clear radio communication.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED and may require fire dispatch or EMS training; comfort with maps and computer systems is essential, with shift work including nights and weekends common.