Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Response

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

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Clarksville, AR seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire responses, manage incident details, and maintain clear radio communication. The role requires accurate data entry, solid computer skills, and ability to work with dispatch systems.

Duties include relaying information, alerting units, and documenting updates during incidents. Applicants typically need a high school diploma or GED, with fire dispatch or EMS coursework preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related 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

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Clarksville, AR seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire responses, manage incident details, and maintain clear radio communication. The role requires accurate data entry, solid computer skills, and ability to work with dispatch systems.

Duties include relaying information, alerting units, and documenting updates during incidents. Applicants typically need a high school diploma or GED, with fire dispatch or EMS coursework preferred.