Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Martindale, TX. The role involves receiving and documenting reports of fires, rescues, and hazards, verifying locations, and coordinating with responding crews via radio and mutual-aid channels.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with some positions offering entry-level training. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and incident-driven coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for some 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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Martindale, TX. The role involves receiving and documenting reports of fires, rescues, and hazards, verifying locations, and coordinating with responding crews via radio and mutual-aid channels.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with some positions offering entry-level training. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and incident-driven coverage.