Fire Dispatcher - Emergency Communications Lead

County Emergency Communications; Advance (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Advance, MO, seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, document reports, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication throughout responses.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans and directives from supervising personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction and training for dispatchers.

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.

Skills

Radio communication

Documentation

Attention to detail

Incident coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maps

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Advance, MO, seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, document reports, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication throughout responses.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans and directives from supervising personnel.