Fire Dispatch Specialist — Critical Incident Communications

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Thorndale, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• 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
• 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

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Thorndale, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.