Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Kimmswick (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Kimmswick, MO, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role emphasizes precise information handling and clear radio communication to keep incident details current and follow approved plans.

Dispatchers may work overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents, while maintaining multiple channels and coordinating with responding crews.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Kimmswick, MO, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role emphasizes precise information handling and clear radio communication to keep incident details current and follow approved plans.

Dispatchers may work overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents, while maintaining multiple channels and coordinating with responding crews.