Fire Communications Specialist (24/7 Emergency Dispatch)

911 Emergency Communications; Easton (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Easton Fire Department in Easton, MO is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatcher personnel. As a dispatcher, you will coordinate responses to fires and hazards, verify locations, alert units, and maintain continuous radio contact with responding crews.

Positions typically require a high school diploma and may call for fire dispatch or EMS-related training. Applicants should handle computer systems, maps, and radio communications, with staff available for various shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Easton Fire Department in Easton, MO is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatcher personnel. As a dispatcher, you will coordinate responses to fires and hazards, verify locations, alert units, and maintain continuous radio contact with responding crews.

Positions typically require a high school diploma and may call for fire dispatch or EMS-related training. Applicants should handle computer systems, maps, and radio communications, with staff available for various shifts including nights and weekends.