Emergency Fire Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mexico (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Mexico, MO to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert fire resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews from a workstation.

The position requires strong organization, accurate data entry, and adherence to approved response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments, and shifts can

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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 is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Mexico, MO to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert fire resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews from a workstation.

The position requires strong organization, accurate data entry, and adherence to approved response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments, and shifts can