Emergency Fire Dispatch Coordinator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bates City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a fire dispatcher in Bates City, MO. The role focuses on coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining clear radio communication and current incident details.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or related coursework; multiple shifts and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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

Attention to detail

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a fire dispatcher in Bates City, MO. The role focuses on coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining clear radio communication and current incident details.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or related coursework; multiple shifts and overtime may apply.