Fire Dispatch Specialist: 24/7 Ops & Critical Incidents

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Chilhowee, MO, invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies, relay incident details, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directives from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Clear communication

Data entry

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Chilhowee, MO, invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies, relay incident details, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directives from authorized personnel.