Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Incident Coordination & Comms

911 Emergency Communications; Green Forest (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Green Forest, AR seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accuracy, and adherence to established response plans while following directions from authorized personnel. Training and dispatch responsibilities may vary by assignment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Green Forest, AR seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accuracy, and adherence to established response plans while following directions from authorized personnel. Training and dispatch responsibilities may vary by assignment.