Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Comanche (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher in Comanche, TX. You will receive and document incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate apparatus using approved response plans.

Responsibilities include monitoring radio channels, relaying critical information, and processing requests for resources. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; dispatch certification or EMS training may be needed for specific roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Emergency dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher in Comanche, TX. You will receive and document incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate apparatus using approved response plans.

Responsibilities include monitoring radio channels, relaying critical information, and processing requests for resources. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; dispatch certification or EMS training may be needed for specific roles.