Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; Hindsville (AR); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Hindsville, AR seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses, receive incident information, and maintain communication with responding crews. The role requires strong information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans while staying adaptable for overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Candidates may work extended hours during major incidents and must pass background checks and

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Hindsville, AR seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses, receive incident information, and maintain communication with responding crews. The role requires strong information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans while staying adaptable for overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Candidates may work extended hours during major incidents and must pass background checks and