Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Rover (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rover, AR is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, and recording updates. Candidates typically require a high school diploma; additional fire dispatch training may be needed for certain

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.

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

Fire dispatch certification or related coursework

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rover, AR is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, and recording updates. Candidates typically require a high school diploma; additional fire dispatch training may be needed for certain