Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Lead

County Emergency Communications; Timbo (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Timbo, Arkansas, seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience in dispatching or emergency communications is a plus.

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

Clear communication

Organized information handling

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Timbo, Arkansas, seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.