Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Saint Francis, AR is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire and rescue responses. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized, capable of precise data entry, and able to follow established response plans. Some assignments may require fire dispatch or EMS coordination training.

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.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification / emergency medical dispatch training / incident-management coursework

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Saint Francis, AR is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire and rescue responses. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized, capable of precise data entry, and able to follow established response plans. Some assignments may require fire dispatch or EMS coordination training.