Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Callao (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Callao, MO is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and accurate data entry. Fire dispatch certification or EMT dispatch training may be required for certain assignments, with night and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction to new hires.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio dispatch equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Callao, MO is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and accurate data entry. Fire dispatch certification or EMT dispatch training may be required for certain assignments, with night and weekend coverage as needed.