Fire Dispatch Specialist — Critical Incidents

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Plains (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch certification may be required for assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch certification may be required for assignments.