24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Springdale, Arkansas, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses, relay incident details, and maintain clear radio contact with responding crews.

This role may require overnight shifts, weekends and holidays across all hours, with strict adherence to established response plans and supervisor directions.

Applicants should be prepared for rigorous data entry, maps, and radio operations as part of a fast-paced emergency communications team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for specific assignments.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status
• Relay occupant, hazard, and condition information as needed
• Record dispatch times and unit movements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Springdale, Arkansas, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses, relay incident details, and maintain clear radio contact with responding crews.

This role may require overnight shifts, weekends and holidays across all hours, with strict adherence to established response plans and supervisor directions.

Applicants should be prepared for rigorous data entry, maps, and radio operations as part of a fast-paced emergency communications team.