Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination & Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ada, OK is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires handling incident information precisely, relaying instructions, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Fire dispatchers may work shifts that include overnights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry; some positions require fire dispatch-related

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Skills

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ada, OK is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires handling incident information precisely, relaying instructions, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Fire dispatchers may work shifts that include overnights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry; some positions require fire dispatch-related