Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Blytheville, AR, is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This position requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to established protocols while maintaining incident awareness.

Dispatchers may work varied shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Ability to read maps and communicate clearly via radio.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data entry

Radio comms

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Blytheville, AR, is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This position requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to established protocols while maintaining incident awareness.

Dispatchers may work varied shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, to ensure 24/7 coverage.