Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Stuttgart (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Stuttgart, AR is seeking a Fire Dispatcher. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies, maintaining incident details and relaying information to responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments, with shift coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Stuttgart, AR is seeking a Fire Dispatcher. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies, maintaining incident details and relaying information to responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments, with shift coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays.