Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Cactus (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Texas seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training in fire dispatch, EMS dispatch, or incident management may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer entry-level training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire/EMS dispatch training or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks, and ensure accuracy of data.
• 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 important incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps & navigation

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD/Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Texas seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training in fire dispatch, EMS dispatch, or incident management may be required for certain assignments.