Fire Dispatcher: Real-Time Emergency Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Concepcion (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Concepcion, TX seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires attention to detail, accurate data entry, maps familiarity, and the ability to work shifts that may include overnights, weekends, and holidays. Prior fire dispatch training may be required.

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.

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

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Concepcion, TX seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires attention to detail, accurate data entry, maps familiarity, and the ability to work shifts that may include overnights, weekends, and holidays. Prior fire dispatch training may be required.