Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Maysville (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Maysville, OK is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate firefighting and rescue responses from a central communications center.

You will document incidents, verify locations, alert and deploy units, and monitor radio channels while adapting to evolving situations.

This role requires reliability, strong data entry, and the ability to work rotating shifts in a public safety environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch training or emergency communications coursework may be required for certain 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Maysville, OK is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate firefighting and rescue responses from a central communications center.

You will document incidents, verify locations, alert and deploy units, and monitor radio channels while adapting to evolving situations.

This role requires reliability, strong data entry, and the ability to work rotating shifts in a public safety environment.