Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Lead

County Emergency Communications; Rye (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rye, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computers, maps, and data entry. Dispatch training and emergency communications coursework may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or emergency communications coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, data entry, 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

Radio communications

Data entry

Maps interpretation

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rye, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computers, maps, and data entry. Dispatch training and emergency communications coursework may be required for specific assignments.