Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications & Rescue Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Monticello, AR is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. You will handle reports of fires, rescues, and hazards, verify locations, and dispatch units according to established plans and directions.

Responsibilities include monitoring radio channels, updating incident statuses, and coordinating with mutual aid as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training 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

Radio communication

Information handling

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Monticello, AR is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. You will handle reports of fires, rescues, and hazards, verify locations, and dispatch units according to established plans and directions.

Responsibilities include monitoring radio channels, updating incident statuses, and coordinating with mutual aid as needed.