Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Gillett (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Gillett, AR is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

The job requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and calm radio communication under pressure. Shift work may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain 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

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio communication systems

Incident-management software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Gillett, AR is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

The job requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and calm radio communication under pressure. Shift work may include nights, weekends, and holidays.