Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Point (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Point, TX seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires clear radio communication, organized data handling, and familiarity with maps and computer systems. Fire dispatch training and EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain postings.

Qualifications

• Must have organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain 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
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Point, TX seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires clear radio communication, organized data handling, and familiarity with maps and computer systems. Fire dispatch training and EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain postings.