Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fort Smith, AR seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring units through radio channels.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with dispatch or EMS training preferred. Computer systems, maps, data entry accuracy, and shift readiness are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Ability to operate computer systems and enter data accurately.
• Familiarity with maps and radio communication is important.

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 communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fort Smith, AR seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring units through radio channels.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with dispatch or EMS training preferred. Computer systems, maps, data entry accuracy, and shift readiness are essential for this role.