Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wayside, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, dispatching units, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid. A high school diploma (or equivalent) is required; some roles may need fire dispatch or EMT training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide entry-level instruction or prefer dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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 recognized equivalency credential

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wayside, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, dispatching units, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid. A high school diploma (or equivalent) is required; some roles may need fire dispatch or EMT training.