Fire Dispatcher: Real-Time Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Chidester (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Arkansas seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communications. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; further dispatch training may be preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain 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

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Arkansas seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communications. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; further dispatch training may be preferred.