Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Rushville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Rushville, MO seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications.

You will verify locations, alert stations, monitor channels, and relay critical information while following protocols. This role may require shift work, including nights and weekends, with strong data entry and team coordination essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in fire dispatch or emergency communications preferred.
• Familiarity with radio procedures and data entry.

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

Clear communication

Radio operation

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Rushville, MO seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications.

You will verify locations, alert stations, monitor channels, and relay critical information while following protocols. This role may require shift work, including nights and weekends, with strong data entry and team coordination essential.