Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Response & Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Chesterfield, MO seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate incident responses, manage radio communications, and maintain accurate documentation of events. The role involves handling alerts, confirming locations, and coordinating resources during emergencies.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio protocols. Training and certification in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for specific positions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, 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

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

EMD training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Chesterfield, MO seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate incident responses, manage radio communications, and maintain accurate documentation of events. The role involves handling alerts, confirming locations, and coordinating resources during emergencies.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio protocols. Training and certification in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for specific positions.