24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Oologah (OK); 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

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Oklahoma seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Oologah. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication for responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments and schedules can include nights, weekends, and

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Oklahoma seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Oologah. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication for responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments and schedules can include nights, weekends, and