Fire Dispatch Specialist: Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Goodman (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Goodman, MO seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to emergencies and manage incident information. Dispatchers must maintain clear radio communication, verify locations, and alert appropriate units according to approved plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, with fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch experience preferred. Work hours may include overnight shifts and overtime as required.

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.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

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

Clear radio communication

Radio communication

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maps

Computer systems

Data entry

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Goodman, MO seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to emergencies and manage incident information. Dispatchers must maintain clear radio communication, verify locations, and alert appropriate units according to approved plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, with fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch experience preferred. Work hours may include overnight shifts and overtime as required.