Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops & Dispatch

911 Emergency Communications; Kosse (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Kosse, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to help coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews from the command center.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction or seek experienced dispatchers with training.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Stress management

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Kosse, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to help coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews from the command center.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.