Fire Communications Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Almyra (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Dispatchers in Almyra, AR coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents, with eligibility for relevant certifications and ongoing training as required by the employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers offer entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication is important.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for some roles.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fire Dispatchers in Almyra, AR coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents, with eligibility for relevant certifications and ongoing training as required by the employer.