Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Ops, Training & Benefits

County Emergency Communications; Waldo (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Waldo, AR is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, receive incident reports, and maintain radio communications across units. The role requires accuracy, calm under pressure, and adherence to procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, training in fire dispatch and EMS dispatch when required, and comfort using maps, computer systems, and dispatch software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, accurate data entry, and radio communications.

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

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Tools

Radio communication systems

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Waldo, AR is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, receive incident reports, and maintain radio communications across units. The role requires accuracy, calm under pressure, and adherence to procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, training in fire dispatch and EMS dispatch when required, and comfort using maps, computer systems, and dispatch software.