Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Era, TX. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and adhering to approved response plans.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for specific positions.
• Ability to operate computer systems, maps, and radio communication with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations 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

Map reading

Computer systems proficient

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer software

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Era, TX. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and adhering to approved response plans.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.