24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist – Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Heber–Overgaard, Arizona (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Overgaard, AZ seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies for fire services. The position requires organized information handling and clear radio communication to maintain current incident details under established plans and supervisor directions.

Fire dispatch roles may involve all hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major

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.
• 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Overgaard, AZ seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies for fire services. The position requires organized information handling and clear radio communication to maintain current incident details under established plans and supervisor directions.

Fire dispatch roles may involve all hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major