Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Lumberton (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Hardin, TX is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

These roles require calm, accurate data entry, solid radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit 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 updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Hardin, TX is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

These roles require calm, accurate data entry, solid radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.