Summary
Sebastian County dispatchers must decide by mid-March whether to become Fort Smith employees, with seniority dates preserved and day-one insurance coverage. About 6-8 are expected to transfer; post-consolidation staffing will be 28 telecommunicators and 6 supervisors.
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Last discussed Jan 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Personnel costs for transferring dispatchers will be reimbursed quarterly by Sebastian County during the transition.
Transferring dispatchers keep their seniority and get seamless insurance coverage; staffing levels support 24/7 radio coverage.
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