Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Ops & Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Fair Play (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fair Play, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans.

Fire dispatch positions often include shifts that cover nights, weekends, and holidays, with overtime during major incidents. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and may need fire dispatch

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Ability to handle incident information accurately and document details.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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 responses.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Accurate data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fair Play, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans.

Fire dispatch positions often include shifts that cover nights, weekends, and holidays, with overtime during major incidents. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and may need fire dispatch