Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

911 Emergency Communications; Oatman (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Oatman, AZ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires calm, precise data entry and adherence to established response plans. Experience in dispatch or fire communications training is preferred, with certification may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, fire communications training preferred.
• Ability to input data accurately and maintain incident records.
• Calm, clear communication under stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information for responders.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• Relate occupants, hazards, and changing conditions to teams.
• Process resource requests through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and significant updates.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Oatman, AZ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires calm, precise data entry and adherence to established response plans. Experience in dispatch or fire communications training is preferred, with certification may be required for certain assignments.