Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; El Campo (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Overtime

Shift premiums

Job summary

Unknown Employer in El Campo, Texas is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, maintain communication with crews, and alert resources according to established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; additional fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for some roles. Schedules can include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and major incident coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience with incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Unknown Employer in El Campo, Texas is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, maintain communication with crews, and alert resources according to established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; additional fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for some roles. Schedules can include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and major incident coverage.