Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Natural Dam (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Natural Dam, AR is seeking Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident details, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining radio communications during emergencies.

Flexibility for overnight, weekends, and holidays may be required. Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry‑level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio communication may be needed.

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

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Natural Dam, AR is seeking Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident details, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining radio communications during emergencies.

Flexibility for overnight, weekends, and holidays may be required. Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations.