Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordinator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Loose Creek (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Missouri is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident data, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and the ability to follow established procedures. Scheduling may include overnight shifts and weekends.

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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Missouri is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident data, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and the ability to follow established procedures. Scheduling may include overnight shifts and weekends.