Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Powersite (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Powersite, MO to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong information handling and adherence to established response plans. Dispatch positions may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and peak incident coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

High school diploma

Fire dispatch certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification or EMT training

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Powersite, MO to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong information handling and adherence to established response plans. Dispatch positions may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and peak incident coverage.