Fire Dispatch Specialist — Rapid Response Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Markham, TX seeks reliable Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong data entry, map reading, and radio discipline. A high school diploma is commonly required; certifications may be needed for specialized posts.

Qualifications

• Fire dispatchers typically require a high school diploma, with on‑the‑job training or certification as needed.
• Strong data entry, maps reading, and radio protocol are essential.
• Some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS training or certification.

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

Information management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Markham, TX seeks reliable Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong data entry, map reading, and radio discipline. A high school diploma is commonly required; certifications may be needed for specialized posts.