Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Fordland (MO); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

911 Emergency Communications in Fordland, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher capable of coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

A high level of organization and clear radio communication is essential. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents; background checks and training may be required.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; experienced dispatchers with fire communications training are preferred.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Jobbeschreibung

911 Emergency Communications in Fordland, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher capable of coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

A high level of organization and clear radio communication is essential. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents; background checks and training may be required.