Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; O'Kean (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a centralized station in Arkansas. The role requires accurate data handling, strong radio communication, and familiarity with maps and computer systems.

Applicants should be prepared for diverse shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents. Training and ongoing certifications may be required by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical 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 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

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a centralized station in Arkansas. The role requires accurate data handling, strong radio communication, and familiarity with maps and computer systems.

Applicants should be prepared for diverse shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents. Training and ongoing certifications may be required by the hiring agency.