Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Austin (Potter County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime

Shift premiums

Job summary

Austin Fire Dispatcher opportunities are available through Emergency Telecommunicator Services for qualified applicants interested in coordinating emergency responses for fire services in the Austin area.

Dispatchers handle incident information, alert appropriate units, and maintain radio communications while working shifts that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and additional coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Austin Fire Dispatcher opportunities are available through Emergency Telecommunicator Services for qualified applicants interested in coordinating emergency responses for fire services in the Austin area.

Dispatchers handle incident information, alert appropriate units, and maintain radio communications while working shifts that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and additional coverage during major incidents.