Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Bee Branch (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bee Branch, AR, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Dispatchers process reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication.

This role requires organized information handling and compliance with established response plans. Fire dispatch training and the ability to work in all hours, including nights and weekends, are often required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch training may be preferred.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations 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

911 Emergency Communications in Bee Branch, AR, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Dispatchers process reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication.

This role requires organized information handling and compliance with established response plans. Fire dispatch training and the ability to work in all hours, including nights and weekends, are often required.