Fire Communications Dispatcher — Critical Incident Response

911 Emergency Communications; Defiance (MO); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Defiance, MO seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses and maintain critical communications for fire services. The role requires precise data entry, radio discipline, and situational awareness across multiple agencies.

Applicants should be prepared for 24/7 coverage, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Training in fire dispatch and EMS procedures is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards and changing conditions.
• Process requests for resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Defiance, MO seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses and maintain critical communications for fire services. The role requires precise data entry, radio discipline, and situational awareness across multiple agencies.

Applicants should be prepared for 24/7 coverage, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Training in fire dispatch and EMS procedures is expected as needed.