Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Scott City, MO, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. The role involves documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication in fast-paced situations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with entry-level instruction available or prior fire communications training. Work may require night shifts, overtime, and weekend coverage as incidents arise.

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.

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

Communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Scott City, MO, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. The role involves documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication in fast-paced situations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with entry-level instruction available or prior fire communications training. Work may require night shifts, overtime, and weekend coverage as incidents arise.