Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Grandview (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Grandview, TX to coordinate emergency responses and maintain radio communications. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and monitor status across responding units.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, coordinating mutual aid, and ensuring accurate data entry while complying with incident protocols and agency directions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry‑level instruction.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS 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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Grandview, TX to coordinate emergency responses and maintain radio communications. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and monitor status across responding units.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, coordinating mutual aid, and ensuring accurate data entry while complying with incident protocols and agency directions.