Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Coalgate (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Coalgate, OK seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires accurate data entry, maps, and proficient use of computer systems. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required; overtime, night shifts, weekends, and holiday coverage are common.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction in dispatching; others seek fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication is essential.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management 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

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Coalgate, OK seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires accurate data entry, maps, and proficient use of computer systems. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required; overtime, night shifts, weekends, and holiday coverage are common.