Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications Lead

911 Emergency Communications; Guion (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Guion, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication, following established plans and directions from authorities.

Fire dispatchers may work various shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, to ensure 24/7 coverage. Training and certification may be required based on the assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek fire communications training.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations and access information
• 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
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Guion, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication, following established plans and directions from authorities.

Fire dispatchers may work various shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, to ensure 24/7 coverage. Training and certification may be required based on the assignment.