Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Bellflower (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

911 Emergency Communications in Bellflower, Missouri, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, document reports, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Dispatchers must be organized, accurate with data entry, and proficient with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bellflower, Missouri, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, document reports, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Dispatchers must be organized, accurate with data entry, and proficient with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.