Critical Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Sherrill (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Sherrill, Arkansas, seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications under established plans.

The role requires precise data entry, calm performance under pressure, and the ability to work with increasingly complex incident details across shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch/certification may be required for some positions.
• Comfort with computer systems and maps.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access details.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Sherrill, Arkansas, seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications under established plans.

The role requires precise data entry, calm performance under pressure, and the ability to work with increasingly complex incident details across shifts, including nights and weekends.