Fire Dispatch Specialist — Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Wasola (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wasola, MO is hiring fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and adherence to response plans.

Fire dispatchers may work all hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, with training provided. A high school diploma is commonly required, and experience with computer systems, data entry,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Experience with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication may be required.
• 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wasola, MO is hiring fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and adherence to response plans.

Fire dispatchers may work all hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, with training provided. A high school diploma is commonly required, and experience with computer systems, data entry,