Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications (Granbury)

County Emergency Communications; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from Granbury, TX. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication in high-stress environments. Some positions may require certifications and training specific to fire dispatch

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for particular assignments.
• 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from Granbury, TX. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication in high-stress environments. Some positions may require certifications and training specific to fire dispatch