Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications Leader

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mason (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mason, TX is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications during emergencies. The role emphasizes accuracy, calm under pressure, and adherence to incident protocols.

This position involves shift work, including overnights and weekends, with eligibility requirements such as a high school diploma and relevant dispatch training.

Qualifications

• Organized information handling is essential.
• Clear radio communication required during incidents.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry is necessary.

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

Data entry

Maps

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mason, TX is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications during emergencies. The role emphasizes accuracy, calm under pressure, and adherence to incident protocols.

This position involves shift work, including overnights and weekends, with eligibility requirements such as a high school diploma and relevant dispatch training.