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Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Altenburg (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Altenburg, MO. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Fire dispatchers may work uneven hours, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and during major incidents. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and may require fire dispatch or EMS coursework

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Altenburg, MO. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Fire dispatchers may work uneven hours, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and during major incidents. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and may require fire dispatch or EMS coursework