Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Troy (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Troy, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident information, and alert resources with clear radio communications. You will document, verify locations, and maintain incident details following established plans.

Typical shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents; candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures; relevant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or commonly expected.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain 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

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Troy, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident information, and alert resources with clear radio communications. You will document, verify locations, and maintain incident details following established plans.

Typical shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents; candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures; relevant