Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications has several Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Pickering, MO. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, and they maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to handle incident data accurately, and comfortable using computer systems and maps. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications has several Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Pickering, MO. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, and they maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to handle incident data accurately, and comfortable using computer systems and maps. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.