Fire Dispatch Specialist — Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Brownfield (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Brownfield, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communication. You will receive incident reports, verify details, alert units, monitor channels, and relay critical information to crews and supervisors.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, use of computer systems, and adherence to response plans under diverse shift patterns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry and maps.
• Fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access info and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements and major updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Information management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Brownfield, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communication. You will receive incident reports, verify details, alert units, monitor channels, and relay critical information to crews and supervisors.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, use of computer systems, and adherence to response plans under diverse shift patterns.