Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Lake City (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lake City, AR is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. The role involves computer use, data entry, maps, and shift work including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Radio comms

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lake City, AR is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. The role involves computer use, data entry, maps, and shift work including nights and weekends.