Fire Dispatch Specialist: Emergency Response Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Jasper (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Jasper, AR is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews from a centralized dispatch console.

Ideal candidates will have strong organization, accuracy in data entry, and familiarity with fire service procedures. Night and weekend shifts are common, with required training and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential.
• Ability to operate computer systems and maps accurately.

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 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 updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Jasper, AR is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews from a centralized dispatch console.

Ideal candidates will have strong organization, accuracy in data entry, and familiarity with fire service procedures. Night and weekend shifts are common, with required training and adherence to safety protocols.