Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bronaugh (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bronaugh, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire-service responses. The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and coordinating resources. Entry-level instruction may be provided; a high school diploma is commonly required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication may be required.

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 literacy

Incident documentation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio equipment

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bronaugh, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire-service responses. The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and coordinating resources. Entry-level instruction may be provided; a high school diploma is commonly required.