Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Tivoli (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers in Tivoli, TX to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. This role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating resources. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio

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.

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

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio consoles

Mapping software

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers in Tivoli, TX to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. This role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating resources. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio