Fire Communications Dispatcher – 24/7 Incident Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Elkland (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Elkland, MO, seeks dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications across incidents. You will manage incident data, verify locations, and relay information to responding units, while adhering to established response plans and supervisor directions.

The role emphasizes clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and working overtime or irregular hours during major incidents to ensure uninterrupted

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Attention to detail

Organized info handling

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Elkland, MO, seeks dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications across incidents. You will manage incident data, verify locations, and relay information to responding units, while adhering to established response plans and supervisor directions.

The role emphasizes clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and working overtime or irregular hours during major incidents to ensure uninterrupted