Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in East Bernard, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with incident details kept current under established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication is preferred.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in East Bernard, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with incident details kept current under established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and data entry, maps, and radio communication.