Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher to support Fort Gregg Adams. Responsibilities include receiving and documenting reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels.

The role requires a high school diploma (or GED). Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training; strong computer, data-entry, maps, and radio communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for specific 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.

Skills

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification or EMS training

Tools

Radio dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher to support Fort Gregg Adams. Responsibilities include receiving and documenting reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels.

The role requires a high school diploma (or GED). Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training; strong computer, data-entry, maps, and radio communication skills are essential.