Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Roles with Benefits

County Emergency Communications; Granby (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Granby, MO, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, and alerting appropriate resources.

This role may require working at all hours and weekends. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification and radio communication training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training / certification (preferred)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Granby, MO, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, and alerting appropriate resources.

This role may require working at all hours and weekends. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification and radio communication training may be required for certain assignments.