Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; McAlester (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Hartshorne, OK is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, documenting details, alerting resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling radio and computer systems. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or related training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Strong communication via radio and computer systems experience preferred; specific dispatch training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks and relay information to responders.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status; record dispatch times and movements.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Hartshorne, OK is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, documenting details, alerting resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling radio and computer systems. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or related training.