Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Response Coordinator

911 Emergency Communications; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Canyon, TX is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate response efforts for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to ensure accurate and timely dispatch of units.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, fire dispatch and EMS dispatch training, and experience with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch training and EMS dispatch knowledge may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Canyon, TX is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate response efforts for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to ensure accurate and timely dispatch of units.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, fire dispatch and EMS dispatch training, and experience with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.