Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Linneus (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime, shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Linneus, MO invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. This role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, able to handle data accurately, and follow approved response plans. Entry-level through experienced dispatchers may apply; relevant fire dispatch or EMS training is a

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalency

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Linneus, MO invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. This role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, able to handle data accurately, and follow approved response plans. Entry-level through experienced dispatchers may apply; relevant fire dispatch or EMS training is a