Fire Dispatcher: Lead Life-Saving Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Georgetown (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Witter, AR is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications during emergencies.

The role requires strong data entry, map reading, and comfort with computer systems. Certification in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments, and schedules may include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, EMS dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Witter, AR is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications during emergencies.

The role requires strong data entry, map reading, and comfort with computer systems. Certification in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments, and schedules may include nights, weekends, and overtime.