Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses in Nevada. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio discipline across shifts.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Eligibility includes meeting background requirements and completing dispatch training as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some 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

Accurate data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification or EMS training

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses in Nevada. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio discipline across shifts.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Eligibility includes meeting background requirements and completing dispatch training as needed.