Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Response

County Emergency Communications; Tuskahoma (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Oklahoma is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Tuskahoma. You will coordinate responses to fires, hazards, and emergencies, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans while working to support first responders around the clock.

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.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction for new dispatchers.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Oklahoma is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Tuskahoma. You will coordinate responses to fires, hazards, and emergencies, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans while working to support first responders around the clock.