Fire Dispatch Specialist - Critical Incident Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bivins (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bivins, TX, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction and others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Information management

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bivins, TX, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.