Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Ringwood (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ringwood, OK seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will document incidents, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status while maintaining clear radio communication.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and dispatch or related training may be required for certain assignments. Work may involve shift work and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; experience in dispatch or emergency communications preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Clear communication

Accurate data entry

Computer literacy

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio consoles

GPS/maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ringwood, OK seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will document incidents, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status while maintaining clear radio communication.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and dispatch or related training may be required for certain assignments. Work may involve shift work and overtime as needed.