Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks dedicated fire dispatchers for Veribest, TX. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate response units. Strong data entry and radio communication skills are essential, with flexibility for shift work to cover nights, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems and maps. Training and certifications may be required for specialized assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio communications systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks dedicated fire dispatchers for Veribest, TX. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate response units. Strong data entry and radio communication skills are essential, with flexibility for shift work to cover nights, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems and maps. Training and certifications may be required for specialized assignments.