Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Fast, Precise Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Camdenton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Camdenton, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews according to established plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Skills

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Camdenton, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews according to established plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for some assignments.