Fire Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Martinsburg (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Martinsburg, MO is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring incident status.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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 and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Martinsburg, MO is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring incident status.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments.