Fire Dispatch Specialist (24/7 Operations)

County Emergency Communications; Ben Lomond (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ben Lomond, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ben Lomond, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training depending on the assignment.