Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Arkansas is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions. You will verify incident locations, alert stations, and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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.

Skills

Effective communication

Data entry

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Arkansas is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions. You will verify incident locations, alert stations, and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments.