Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Burdette (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Professional development benefits

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Burdette, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with duties including documenting reports, alerting units, and monitoring incident status.

Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments; a high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps reading

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Burdette, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with duties including documenting reports, alerting units, and monitoring incident status.

Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments; a high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.