Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Lead

911 Emergency Communications; Wheeler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Wheeler, TX is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain continuous radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires precise data entry, strong organization, and the ability to follow established response plans under pressure.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Proficient with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Strong radio communication and organizational skills are essential.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Wheeler, TX is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain continuous radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires precise data entry, strong organization, and the ability to follow established response plans under pressure.