24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Verona, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong data-entry skills, map familiarity, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Certification in fire dispatch or EMT-dispatch may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported 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 incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Verona, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong data-entry skills, map familiarity, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Certification in fire dispatch or EMT-dispatch may be required for certain assignments.