Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Oxford (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Oxford, AR seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, and alert resources while maintaining clear, continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, following approved plans, and maintaining incident details under supervision. Training and on-the-job instruction may be provided to qualified applicants.

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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Oxford, AR seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, and alert resources while maintaining clear, continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, following approved plans, and maintaining incident details under supervision. Training and on-the-job instruction may be provided to qualified applicants.