Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination & Radio Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Woodson Terrace (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Woodson is seeking capable Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; may vary by agency.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Proficiency with computer systems and radio communications is expected.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information; report 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

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer systems proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Woodson is seeking capable Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans.