Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Real-Time Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Portage Des Sioux (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Portage Des Sioux, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, verify locations, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to operate under pressure. Training and certifications may be required depending on assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Portage Des Sioux, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, verify locations, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to operate under pressure. Training and certifications may be required depending on assignments.