24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Bismarck (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bismarck, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch or EMS-related training. The work includes night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• EMD training or incident-management coursework may be required.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire Dispatch Training

Emergency Medical Dispatch Training (EMD)

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bismarck, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch or EMS-related training. The work includes night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.