Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Knox City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Knox City, MO, seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, radio communication, and map-based incident details as part of a structured dispatch workflow.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and may need fire dispatch training or incident-management coursework. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, and holidays to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• Requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry; maps and radio communication may be required for 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

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Knox City, MO, seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, radio communication, and map-based incident details as part of a structured dispatch workflow.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and may need fire dispatch training or incident-management coursework. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, and holidays to cover major incidents.