Fire Dispatcher — Critical Incident Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Stanton (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Stanton, TX is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and relay critical information to responding crews from a centralized communications unit.

These roles require clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to work diverse shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and ongoing professional development are typically provided by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Stanton, TX is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and relay critical information to responding crews from a centralized communications unit.

These roles require clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to work diverse shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and ongoing professional development are typically provided by the hiring agency.