Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Shiner (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Shiner, TX seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, document them accurately, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role may require staffing at all hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. A strong focus on data accuracy and standard procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication may be required.

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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Computer systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Shiner, TX seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, document them accurately, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role may require staffing at all hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. A strong focus on data accuracy and standard procedures is essential.