24/7 Fire Dispatcher – Critical Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Huntsville (AR); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications in Huntsville, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain critical radio communications. You will work with fire crews and field units to ensure accurate, timely information and effective resource deployment.

Requirements include a high school diploma; training or certifications in fire/disptch and related areas may be required.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications in Huntsville, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain critical radio communications. You will work with fire crews and field units to ensure accurate, timely information and effective resource deployment.

Requirements include a high school diploma; training or certifications in fire/disptch and related areas may be required.