24/7 Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Williamsburg (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Williamsburg, WV, is hiring fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Typical schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with fire dispatch certification or EMS training for some

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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 radio communication

Information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Williamsburg, WV, is hiring fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Typical schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with fire dispatch certification or EMS training for some