Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Leslie (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Leslie, MO seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazards. You will receive incidents, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain radio discipline while ensuring precise data entry and ongoing incident updates.

The role involves shift work, including nights and weekends, with requirements for strong attention to detail and teamwork in a high-pressure environment.

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.

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 systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Leslie, MO seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazards. You will receive incidents, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain radio discipline while ensuring precise data entry and ongoing incident updates.

The role involves shift work, including nights and weekends, with requirements for strong attention to detail and teamwork in a high-pressure environment.