Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Downing, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans while coordinating with authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Downing, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans while coordinating with authorized personnel.