Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Kamay (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Kamay, TX, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to join a dedicated team coordinating fire, rescue, and hazardous incident responses. You will document reports, verify locations, alert units, monitor communications, and relay critical updates from incident scenes.

The position supports around-the-clock dispatch operations, including overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed, with emphasis on accuracy, speed, and clear radio communication.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Kamay, TX, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to join a dedicated team coordinating fire, rescue, and hazardous incident responses. You will document reports, verify locations, alert units, monitor communications, and relay critical updates from incident scenes.

The position supports around-the-clock dispatch operations, including overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed, with emphasis on accuracy, speed, and clear radio communication.