Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Quinlan (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Quinlan, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies managed by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain two-way radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, keeping incident details current, and following established response plans and directions from authorized

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• 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 Quinlan, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies managed by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain two-way radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, keeping incident details current, and following established response plans and directions from authorized