Fire Dispatcher (Bolivar): Essential Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Bolivar (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bolivar, MO seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring units and incident status.

The role may require fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework, with potential for varied shifts and overtime to cover all hours. Entry requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or an equivalent credential required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management training may be required for some 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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bolivar, MO seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring units and incident status.

The role may require fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework, with potential for varied shifts and overtime to cover all hours. Entry requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent.