Emergency Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Fire Ops

County Emergency Communications; Lentner (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime, shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher applicants to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems and data entry. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies seek fire communications training or related coursework.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry; maps and radio communication may be required.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio communication systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher applicants to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems and data entry. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments.