Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Response Communications (Leasburg)

County Emergency Communications; Leasburg (MO); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Leasburg, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, verify incident details, and communicate with responding crews. The role requires strong data entry and radio discipline, with the ability to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Training and certifications may be provided by the agency. The position emphasizes organization, reliable incident reporting, and teamwork within a public-safety setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential.
• Fire dispatch training or certifications may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data-entry, maps and radio communication.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• 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.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Organizational skills

Data entry

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Computer systems

Maps

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Leasburg, MO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, verify incident details, and communicate with responding crews. The role requires strong data entry and radio discipline, with the ability to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Training and certifications may be provided by the agency. The position emphasizes organization, reliable incident reporting, and teamwork within a public-safety setting.