Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Mount Ida (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Pencil Bluff, AR is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include handling data accurately, following established response plans, and communicating clearly via radio under supervision. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; specific dispatch training may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Pencil Bluff, AR is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include handling data accurately, following established response plans, and communicating clearly via radio under supervision. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; specific dispatch training may be