Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Thornton, AR, seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Roles require organized information handling, accurate data entry, maps, and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments, and schedules may include overnight, weekend, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for some roles.
• Ability to use computer systems and maps.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Thornton, AR, seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Roles require organized information handling, accurate data entry, maps, and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments, and schedules may include overnight, weekend, and