Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

911 Emergency Communications; Morrison (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 Morrison, MO is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to support firefighting and rescue operations. Dispatchers coordinate responses, receive and document reports, verify incident locations, and alert stations using approved assignments.

They monitor radio channels, track unit status, relay critical information, process resource requests, and coordinate mutual aid communications during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction for new dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency communications coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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 during major incidents
• Record dispatch times and unit movements

Skills

Information management

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Morrison, MO is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to support firefighting and rescue operations. Dispatchers coordinate responses, receive and document reports, verify incident locations, and alert stations using approved assignments.

They monitor radio channels, track unit status, relay critical information, process resource requests, and coordinate mutual aid communications during major incidents.