Fire Communications Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Dewey (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This position may require working all hours, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some assignments may demand dispatch or EMS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some 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

Job description

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

This position may require working all hours, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some assignments may demand dispatch or EMS