Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Solgohachia (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Solgohachia, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role demands organized information handling and precise radio communication. A high school diploma is commonly required, with fire dispatch certification or EMT-related coursework preferred for certain assignments, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Able to work with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Data entry

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification

EMD training / incident-management coursework

Tools

Dispatch software

Map systems

Radio communications equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Solgohachia, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role demands organized information handling and precise radio communication. A high school diploma is commonly required, with fire dispatch certification or EMT-related coursework preferred for certain assignments, and