Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Saratoga (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Saratoga, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will handle incident details, alert resources, and stay in radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires strong data entry, map reading, and reliable use of computer systems. Flexibility for varied shifts and rapid decision-making is essential for safe, effective incident management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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.

Skills

Organization

Radio communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Saratoga, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will handle incident details, alert resources, and stay in radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires strong data entry, map reading, and reliable use of computer systems. Flexibility for varied shifts and rapid decision-making is essential for safe, effective incident management.