Fire Dispatch Operator — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Rea (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Missouri seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents from a central communications center. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert responding units, and maintain clear radio contact with crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computers, maps, data entry, and radio communications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain roles.

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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Missouri seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents from a central communications center. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert responding units, and maintain clear radio contact with crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computers, maps, data entry, and radio communications.