Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Harrell (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Harrell, AR seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, maps, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required; shifts can include overnight, weekends, and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort 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

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Map reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Harrell, AR seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, maps, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required; shifts can include overnight, weekends, and