Vital Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire responses, verify locations, and manage radio communications. Responsibilities include alerting units, monitoring status, and relaying critical incident information.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and fire dispatch or EMS training as required for specific assignments. Flexible shifts and on-site work are common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Dispatch experience or fire communications training preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Attention to detail

Radio communications

Multitasking

Data entry accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD systems

Mapping software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire responses, verify locations, and manage radio communications. Responsibilities include alerting units, monitoring status, and relaying critical incident information.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and fire dispatch or EMS training as required for specific assignments. Flexible shifts and on-site work are common.