Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Giddings (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Giddings, TX is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies managed by fire services. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, able to manage incident details, and follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Giddings, TX is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies managed by fire services. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, able to manage incident details, and follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.