Fire Dispatch Specialist: Emergency Response

911 Emergency Communications; Arivaca Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Arivaca, AZ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You’ll receive incident details, confirm locations, and alert appropriate resources using established procedures.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, clear radio communication, and the ability to multitask across multiple incidents. Applicants typically need a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or EMS training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential; may require fire dispatch training.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Arivaca, AZ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You’ll receive incident details, confirm locations, and alert appropriate resources using established procedures.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, clear radio communication, and the ability to multitask across multiple incidents. Applicants typically need a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or EMS training.