Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Expert

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Scranton (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Scranton, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, receive incident information, and maintain communication with responding crews. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, radio communication, and strict adherence to response plans.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and dispatch-related training; familiarity with computer systems and maps is beneficial. Work may involve rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Familiarity with maps and radio communication is expected.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability and incident status.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and updates for incidents.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Scranton, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, receive incident information, and maintain communication with responding crews. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, radio communication, and strict adherence to response plans.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and dispatch-related training; familiarity with computer systems and maps is beneficial. Work may involve rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call coverage.