Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Alba (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Alba, MO is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting appropriate units, and monitoring radio channels to coordinate emergency responses.

The role requires strong data handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch certification

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Alba, MO is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting appropriate units, and monitoring radio channels to coordinate emergency responses.

The role requires strong data handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch certification