Emergency Fire Dispatcher – Rapid Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Clarksville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Clarksville, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires precise information handling, calm radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certification in fire dispatch may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training 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

Radio communication

Information management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Clarksville, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires precise information handling, calm radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certification in fire dispatch may be required for certain assignments.