Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Ops, Training & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Gibson, MO is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures; training and

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

Computer literacy

Radio communication

Map reading

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Gibson, MO is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures; training and