Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications | Perryville

911 Emergency Communications; Perryville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Perryville, AR—Fire Dispatcher role with the employer being the hiring fire service or communications agency identified in the official vacancy. The position focuses on receiving incident reports, documenting details, and coordinating responses with fire units.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and relaying critical information to ensure rapid and safe operations during emergencies.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to incident details

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication systems

Job description

Perryville, AR—Fire Dispatcher role with the employer being the hiring fire service or communications agency identified in the official vacancy. The position focuses on receiving incident reports, documenting details, and coordinating responses with fire units.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and relaying critical information to ensure rapid and safe operations during emergencies.