Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Witter (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Witter, AR is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, document details, alert units, and maintain radio communications to support responding crews.

Role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and clear radio communication under varying shifts, including nights and major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.
• Experience with radio communications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Documentation

Data entry

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Witter, AR is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, document details, alert units, and maintain radio communications to support responding crews.

Role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and clear radio communication under varying shifts, including nights and major incidents.