Critical Fire Communications Dispatcher

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

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Olustee, OK is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, and alerting appropriate units through radio communications.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, and maps. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments, and shifts may include overnight, weekend, and holiday

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Comfort with computers, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.
• Coordinate and process requests for additional resources.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Olustee, OK is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, and alerting appropriate units through radio communications.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, and maps. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments, and shifts may include overnight, weekend, and holiday