Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Bernie (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bernie, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, manage incident information, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews. The role supports adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with possible fire dispatch training or certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or commonly needed.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communications.

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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bernie, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, manage incident information, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews. The role supports adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with possible fire dispatch training or certification.