Impactful Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Texas is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies from a centralized communications hub. Responsibilities include documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication to support responding crews.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; training in fire communications and emergency dispatch may be required for specific assignments.

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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Texas is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies from a centralized communications hub. Responsibilities include documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication to support responding crews.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; training in fire communications and emergency dispatch may be required for specific assignments.