Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Brandsville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking licensed fire dispatchers for opportunities in Brandsville, Missouri. Responsibilities include receiving incident details, coordinating response units, and maintaining radio communications to ensure rapid, accurate information flow during emergencies.

The role requires attention to detail, familiarity with computer systems, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Information organization

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking licensed fire dispatchers for opportunities in Brandsville, Missouri. Responsibilities include receiving incident details, coordinating response units, and maintaining radio communications to ensure rapid, accurate information flow during emergencies.

The role requires attention to detail, familiarity with computer systems, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.