Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Parkville, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews using established procedures and radio channels.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with fire dispatch training or related coursework preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for specific assignments.
• Strong ability to operate computer systems and enter data accurately.

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

Accurate data entry

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma/GED

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Parkville, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews using established procedures and radio channels.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with fire dispatch training or related coursework preferred.