Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications & Alerts

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lohn (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lohn, TX is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous incidents, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Qualified applicants typically have a high school diploma or GED and familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some positions.
• Comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lohn, TX is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous incidents, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Qualified applicants typically have a high school diploma or GED and familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.