High-Impact Fire Dispatcher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Sandia, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate and document emergency responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, relay instructions to responders, and monitor radio traffic to ensure timely, accurate communications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, relevant dispatch training, and comfort with computer systems and maps. Scheduling may include overnight shifts and on-call coverage for major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status and incident updates.
• Record dispatch times and movements, and coordinate resources.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Radio operation

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Sandia, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate and document emergency responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, relay instructions to responders, and monitor radio traffic to ensure timely, accurate communications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, relevant dispatch training, and comfort with computer systems and maps. Scheduling may include overnight shifts and on-call coverage for major incidents.