Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Humphrey (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Humphrey, AR to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain radio communications during incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio traffic. Flexibility for shift work, nights, weekends, and overtime is expected to support around-the-clock operations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio communications may be required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management training may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Humphrey, AR to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain radio communications during incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio traffic. Flexibility for shift work, nights, weekends, and overtime is expected to support around-the-clock operations.