Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Saffell, AR seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Dispatch training or equivalent fire communications coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication is important.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks; communicate accurate details.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability; update incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements for after-action review.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Saffell, AR seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.