Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Shifts & Overtime Pay

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Sedgewickville (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Missouri is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with maps, computer systems, and fire-dispatch procedures; certification may be

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with training.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Record dispatch times and significant updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Clear documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Missouri is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with maps, computer systems, and fire-dispatch procedures; certification may be