Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications & Overtime

911 Emergency Communications; Sheridan (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Sheridan Fire Department in Sheridan, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

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 hazards.
• 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sheridan Fire Department in Sheridan, MO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.