24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Calhoun (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Calhoun, MO seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, document reports, and maintain incident details. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers must handle shift work, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with training as needed. A high school diploma is required, and additional fire dispatch or EMS coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Calhoun, MO seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, document reports, and maintain incident details. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers must handle shift work, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with training as needed. A high school diploma is required, and additional fire dispatch or EMS coursework may be required for certain assignments.