Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Irving (TX); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Irving, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong organization, accurate data handling, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Work may include night shifts, weekends, and overtime to support major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies may require dispatch training.
• Experience with fire dispatch or emergency communications preferred.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, and maps.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Data entry accuracy

Radio communications

Map reading

Computer systems proficiency

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

CAD software

Dispatch software

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Irving, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong organization, accurate data handling, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Work may include night shifts, weekends, and overtime to support major incidents.