24/7 Fire Dispatcher - Critical Alerts & Dispatch Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Glencoe (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Glencoe, AR is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, updating records, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills; fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for specific duties.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Glencoe, AR is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, updating records, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills; fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for specific duties.