Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Response Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; Emerson (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Emerson, AR is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, calm under pressure, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Must be capable of accurate data entry and using computer systems.
• Strong radio communication and documentation skills are essential.

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

Radio communications

Data entry

Documentation

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Emerson, AR is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, calm under pressure, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.