Fire Dispatcher: Lead Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Turner (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Turner, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear, continuous radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires careful data entry, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work varied shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

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

County Emergency Communications in Turner, AR seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear, continuous radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires careful data entry, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work varied shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.