Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Montrose (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Montrose, Missouri seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, accuracy, and the ability to follow established response plans; applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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, 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 radio communication

Organizational skills

Computer systems familiarity

Accurate data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Montrose, Missouri seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, accuracy, and the ability to follow established response plans; applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts may be required.