Around-the-Clock Fire Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Bois D'Arc (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development opportunities

Overtime and shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bois D Arc, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized data handling, calm radio operation, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communications; some positions may require fire dispatch

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Radio consoles

Mapping software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bois D Arc, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized data handling, calm radio operation, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communications; some positions may require fire dispatch