Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Ops, Training & Overtime

County Emergency Communications; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lees Summit, MO is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Certification in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lees Summit, MO is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Certification in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for specific assignments.