Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Expert

911 Emergency Communications; Barnhart (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Barnhart, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. The role requires precise data handling, radio communication, and adherence to incident protocols.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. Work may involve night shifts and on-call coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• Require high school diploma or GED; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate 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.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Barnhart, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. The role requires precise data handling, radio communication, and adherence to incident protocols.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. Work may involve night shifts and on-call coverage during major incidents.