Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Allen (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Allen, Oklahoma is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, dispatching units, monitoring status, and coordinating mutual aid. Candidates should have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework for certain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers seek fire communications training or dispatching coursework.

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

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Allen, Oklahoma is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, dispatching units, monitoring status, and coordinating mutual aid. Candidates should have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework for certain