Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Martinsburg (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Martinsburg, MO, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. Dispatchers receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications throughout incidents.

This role requires clear information handling, accuracy in data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

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

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Martinsburg, MO, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. Dispatchers receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications throughout incidents.

This role requires clear information handling, accuracy in data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for some assignments.