Fire Dispatcher — Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Bacliff (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bacliff, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, verify locations, alert units, monitor radio channels, and record updates. The role requires attention to detail, calm radio communication, and the ability to work shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or recognized equivalency; additional fire dispatch training or certifications may be required depending on the

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bacliff, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, verify locations, alert units, monitor radio channels, and record updates. The role requires attention to detail, calm radio communication, and the ability to work shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or recognized equivalency; additional fire dispatch training or certifications may be required depending on the