24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Incident Coordination

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

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Linn Creek, Missouri, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will verify locations, alert units, monitor radio channels, and maintain incident records as part of a structured public-safety operation.

The role requires clear communication, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans. A high school diploma is required, and fire dispatch training or related certification may be

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications; may require related training or certifications.

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

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Linn Creek, Missouri, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will verify locations, alert units, monitor radio channels, and maintain incident records as part of a structured public-safety operation.

The role requires clear communication, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans. A high school diploma is required, and fire dispatch training or related certification may be