Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lasara (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lasara, TX, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers must monitor incident status, verify locations, and relay critical information to responding crews, with potential overnight and shift work to ensure continuous coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies provide entry training.
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for specific assignments.
• EMD training or incident-management coursework is an asset for advanced roles.
• Proficiency with computer systems and radio communications is 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 and significant incident updates.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer proficiency

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lasara, TX, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers must monitor incident status, verify locations, and relay critical information to responding crews, with potential overnight and shift work to ensure continuous coverage.