Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Berger, MO is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. Dispatchers manage incident details, maintain radio communications, and follow approved response plans.

Role requires strong information handling and the ability to relay critical updates, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays to support continuous operations.

Qualifications

• 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Berger, MO is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. Dispatchers manage incident details, maintain radio communications, and follow approved response plans.

Role requires strong information handling and the ability to relay critical updates, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays to support continuous operations.