Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Alerts & Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Swifton (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Swifton, AR seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, document details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision of authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch certification may be required for some assignments.
• Proficiency with computer systems and data entry.
• Ability to work with maps and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates.

Skills

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Maps

Radio communications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Swifton, AR seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, document details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision of authorized personnel.