Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retention/ Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wildwood, MO is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio communication preferred.

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

Computer literacy

Radio communication

Map reading

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wildwood, MO is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.