Fire Dispatch Specialist: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Edgerton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Overtime

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Edgerton, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, data-driven, and comfortable with computer systems and maps. Fire dispatch training may be required for specific assignments; employment may involve shift work and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Maps literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Radio hardware

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Edgerton, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, data-driven, and comfortable with computer systems and maps. Fire dispatch training may be required for specific assignments; employment may involve shift work and overtime as needed.