Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Lookeba (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Lookeba, OK seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive and document incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor resources to ensure timely responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for certain postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles may require training.
• Entry-level training may be provided.
• Fire communications training or related coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability
• Relay occupant, hazard, and changing condition information
• Process requests for additional resources
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications during incidents
• Record dispatch times and unit movements

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer literacy

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps and navigation tools

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Lookeba, OK seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive and document incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor resources to ensure timely responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for certain postings.