24/7 Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Lexington (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Lexington, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

The position requires careful data entry, map interpretation, and proficiency with dispatch systems. Flexibility for overnight and weekend shifts may be required, with duties aligned to agency procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Comfortable using computer systems and data entry with accuracy.
• Familiarity with maps and radio communication for dispatch tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 updates.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Lexington, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

The position requires careful data entry, map interpretation, and proficiency with dispatch systems. Flexibility for overnight and weekend shifts may be required, with duties aligned to agency procedures.