Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Alleene (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Alleene, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication during urgent events.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, basic computer and map skills, and be willing to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and agency-specific requirements may apply.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate 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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Dispatch software

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Alleene, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication during urgent events.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, basic computer and map skills, and be willing to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and agency-specific requirements may apply.