Fire Dispatch Specialist: Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Cuba (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Cuba, MO is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized, able to enter data accurately, and follow established response plans while adhering to directions from authorized personnel. Training and scheduling may vary by agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry‑level instruction or seek prior dispatch experience.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain 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

Organizational skills

Radio communications

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Cuba, MO is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized, able to enter data accurately, and follow established response plans while adhering to directions from authorized personnel. Training and scheduling may vary by agency.