Fire Dispatch Specialist: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Strawberry (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Strawberry, AR seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, document details, and relay critical information to responding crews.

You will verify locations, alert stations, monitor radio channels, and maintain incident records. The role may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime, depending on incident demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio communication systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Strawberry, AR seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, document details, and relay critical information to responding crews.

You will verify locations, alert stations, monitor radio channels, and maintain incident records. The role may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime, depending on incident demand.