Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Langley (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Langley, AR seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions and to maintain clear radio communication with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans under supervision.

Fire communications operations may require staffing at all hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and major incident coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Langley, AR seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions and to maintain clear radio communication with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans under supervision.

Fire communications operations may require staffing at all hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and major incident coverage.