Fire Dispatch Specialist — Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bluejacket (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a centralized communications hub in Bluejacket, OK. The role emphasizes precise information handling and clear radio communication while following established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMT training depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

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 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 updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Data entry

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a centralized communications hub in Bluejacket, OK. The role emphasizes precise information handling and clear radio communication while following established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMT training depending on assignment.