Fire Dispatcher — Be the Calm in 24/7 Emergencies

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mineral Wells (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates for Wells, TX, to support fire services with rapid incident information handling and radio communications.

You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor channels, and document responses while following approved procedures and incident plans. The role may require night or weekend shifts and adherence to rigorous certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for specific positions.

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 radio communication

Accurate data entry

Organizational skills

Disaster response calmness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates for Wells, TX, to support fire services with rapid incident information handling and radio communications.

You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor channels, and document responses while following approved procedures and incident plans. The role may require night or weekend shifts and adherence to rigorous certifications.