Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Emergency Comm (London, TX)

County Emergency Communications; London (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

County Emergency Communications in London, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires precise data entry, ability to follow established response plans, and readiness for shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Experience with dispatch software is a plus.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and assess 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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Skills

Fire dispatch

Radio communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Emergency dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in London, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires precise data entry, ability to follow established response plans, and readiness for shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Experience with dispatch software is a plus.