Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mill Creek (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Mill Creek, OK. The role involves receiving incident reports, coordinating with responding crews, and maintaining precise data entry and radio communications under established procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or GED) and may require fire dispatch certification or EMD training. The position may require irregular hours, including nights and weekends, to support incident response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 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.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Mill Creek, OK. The role involves receiving incident reports, coordinating with responding crews, and maintaining precise data entry and radio communications under established procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or GED) and may require fire dispatch certification or EMD training. The position may require irregular hours, including nights and weekends, to support incident response.