Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Alerts

County Emergency Communications; White Hall (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in White Hall, AR, seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Duties include documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications through standard procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments. Strong computer and data-entry skills are essential, with readiness for shift work including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification / EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks; ensure accurate information is current.
• 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 per established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in White Hall, AR, seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Duties include documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications through standard procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments. Strong computer and data-entry skills are essential, with readiness for shift work including