Critical Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Wilburton (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Wilburton, OK seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. This role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems and data entry, maps, and radio use. Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain assignments, with shifts including nights,

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• 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

911 Emergency Communications in Wilburton, OK seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. This role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems and data entry, maps, and radio use. Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain assignments, with shifts including nights,