Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops in Flat, TX

911 Emergency Communications; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Flat, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Dispatchers must be organized, precise, and capable of handling multiple tasks across radio channels. Shift work may include overnights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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 communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Flat, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Dispatchers must be organized, precise, and capable of handling multiple tasks across radio channels. Shift work may include overnights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.