Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Saint Peters, MO, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems, and the ability to work from a dispatch workstation with maps and radios.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction or prefer dispatch experience.
• Familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio communication may be required for assignments.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for specific postings.

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

Accurate data entry

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Saint Peters, MO, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems, and the ability to work from a dispatch workstation with maps and radios.