Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Subiaco (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Subiaco, Arkansas. You will receive and document incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate with responding crews under established procedures.

You should be comfortable with radio communications, data entry, maps, and computer systems. Roles may include overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage, with overtime during major incidents and a focus on accurate incident records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction
• Experience with fire communications training may be required for specific assignments
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels and incident status
• Record dispatch times and unit movements

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Ability to work flexible schedules

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Subiaco, Arkansas. You will receive and document incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate with responding crews under established procedures.

You should be comfortable with radio communications, data entry, maps, and computer systems. Roles may include overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage, with overtime during major incidents and a focus on accurate incident records.