24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Critical Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bonne Terre (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bonne Terre, MO seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and adherence to established response plans. Experience with fire communications training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bonne Terre, MO seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and adherence to established response plans. Experience with fire communications training may be required for certain assignments.