Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Meadville (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Meadville, MO is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shift work that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training or certification (preferred)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Meadville, MO is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shift work that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.