Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Critical Alerts & Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Emma, MO is seeking a dedicated Fire Communications Dispatcher to join our team and support emergency response efforts. You will receive and document reports, verify incident details, alert stations, and coordinate dispatches end-to-end.

The role requires strong data entry and radio communication skills, with shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Emma, MO is seeking a dedicated Fire Communications Dispatcher to join our team and support emergency response efforts. You will receive and document reports, verify incident details, alert stations, and coordinate dispatches end-to-end.

The role requires strong data entry and radio communication skills, with shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays during major incidents.