Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Kirbyville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Kirbyville, MO is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain radio discipline. You will verify locations, alert appropriate units, and monitor status across channels.

The role requires a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio procedures. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and holidays, with overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain 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

Clear communication

Radio operation

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Kirbyville, MO is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain radio discipline. You will verify locations, alert appropriate units, and monitor status across channels.

The role requires a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio procedures. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and holidays, with overtime during major incidents.