Fire Communications Dispatcher: Lead Critical Incident Response

911 Emergency Communications; Ozan (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime/shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ozan, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses. You will receive incident information, document details, and maintain communications with responding crews from a workstation.

The role requires organization, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, with potential for shift-based work and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS/incident management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ozan, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses. You will receive incident information, document details, and maintain communications with responding crews from a workstation.

The role requires organization, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, with potential for shift-based work and on-call coverage.