Fire Dispatch Operator — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Donaldson (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Donaldson, AR seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Strong radio discipline and precise data handling are essential.

Dispatchers intake incident details, alert appropriate resources, monitor unit status, and maintain communication with responding crews. Position may require irregular hours, overnight shifts, weekends and holidays including major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Information management

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Donaldson, AR seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Strong radio discipline and precise data handling are essential.

Dispatchers intake incident details, alert appropriate resources, monitor unit status, and maintain communication with responding crews. Position may require irregular hours, overnight shifts, weekends and holidays including major incidents.