Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Verden (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Verden, OK is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear incident records. The role requires handling incident data, contacting responding crews, and ensuring adherence to established dispatch plans.

The position may demand on-call readiness, shift work including overnight, weekends and holidays, and operating from a dedicated communications workstation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some 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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Verden, OK is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear incident records. The role requires handling incident data, contacting responding crews, and ensuring adherence to established dispatch plans.

The position may demand on-call readiness, shift work including overnight, weekends and holidays, and operating from a dedicated communications workstation.