Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement program

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Gape Girardeau, MO, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies.

Dispatchers manage incident information, alert responding crews, and maintain clear radio communications while following established plans and directives from supervising staff.

Applicants should be prepared for varied shifts, including nights and weekends, with attention to detail and strong data entry and radio skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 updates.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Gape Girardeau, MO, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies.

Dispatchers manage incident information, alert responding crews, and maintain clear radio communications while following established plans and directives from supervising staff.

Applicants should be prepared for varied shifts, including nights and weekends, with attention to detail and strong data entry and radio skills.