Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Public Safety Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Gepp, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies managed by fire services.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers must keep incident details current and stay alert to directives from authorized personnel. Jobs may involve irregular hours, nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency management 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

Communication

Radio procedures

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Data entry

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Gepp, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies managed by fire services.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers must keep incident details current and stay alert to directives from authorized personnel. Jobs may involve irregular hours, nights, weekends, and overtime.