Fire Communications Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Cushing (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime compensation

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Cushing, OK seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews under established plans.

This role requires organized information handling, data entry accuracy, and calm radio communication. Evening/night shifts and overtime may be required to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Clear communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Cushing, OK seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews under established plans.

This role requires organized information handling, data entry accuracy, and calm radio communication. Evening/night shifts and overtime may be required to cover major incidents.