Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Urbana (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

The 911 Emergency Communications in Urbana, MO is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. This role requires quick, accurate data handling, strong radio discipline, and familiarity with computer systems and maps.

Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some postings. Applicants should be prepared for shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency dispatch training may be required for some postings.

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.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Radio consoles

Job description

The 911 Emergency Communications in Urbana, MO is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. This role requires quick, accurate data handling, strong radio discipline, and familiarity with computer systems and maps.

Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some postings. Applicants should be prepared for shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays as