Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Kingston (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Kingston, OK seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. The role involves documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications in high-stress situations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. Flexibility for all-shift coverage and a strong focus on accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.
• Strong radio and computer skills, data entry, and maps are preferred.

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

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Kingston, OK seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. The role involves documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications in high-stress situations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. Flexibility for all-shift coverage and a strong focus on accuracy are essential.