Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Shifts & Growth

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Catawissa (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Missouri is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. You will document incidents, verify locations, alert appropriate stations, and monitor status across radio channels while following established procedures.

The role requires strong data entry, map literacy, and calm radio communication. A high school diploma is commonly required; fire dispatch training may be needed for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps and radio communication is expected.

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

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Maps and navigation

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Missouri is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. You will document incidents, verify locations, alert appropriate stations, and monitor status across radio channels while following established procedures.

The role requires strong data entry, map literacy, and calm radio communication. A high school diploma is commonly required; fire dispatch training may be needed for specific assignments.