Fire Dispatch Operator — 24/7 Critical Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Widener, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, and manage radio communications. The role involves documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining situational awareness during fires, rescues, and hazardous situations.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, and radio operations. Dispatch certifications or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain shifts and incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch/certification or EMS dispatch 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps and navigation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Widener, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, and manage radio communications. The role involves documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining situational awareness during fires, rescues, and hazardous situations.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, and radio operations. Dispatch certifications or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain shifts and incidents.