Fire Communications Specialist — 24/7 Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Umpire, AR seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.

Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for particular assignments. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended coverage during

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain 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.

Skills

Clear communication

Accurate data entry

Maps familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radio/Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Umpire, AR seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.

Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for particular assignments. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended coverage during