Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Fair Grove (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Fair Grove, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Dispatch roles may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, with agency-specific training and certifications possible.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers offer entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for specific 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

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Computer systems familiarity

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Fair Grove, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Dispatch roles may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, with agency-specific training and certifications possible.