Fire Dispatch & Emergency Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Beggs (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Beggs, OK, seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes precise radio communication, accurate data entry, and maintaining incident records in fast-paced environments.

You'll work with computer systems, maps, and established protocols to relay information, coordinate resources, and support responders during major incidents, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Accurate data entry

Maps

Radio discipline

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Beggs, OK, seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes precise radio communication, accurate data entry, and maintaining incident records in fast-paced environments.

You'll work with computer systems, maps, and established protocols to relay information, coordinate resources, and support responders during major incidents, including nights and weekends.