24/7 Fire Dispatch Operator

911 Emergency Communications; Parkersburg (WV); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications seeks dedicated 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.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and the ability to follow established plans. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch experience may be required; a high school diploma is common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction for aspiring dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Connaissances

Communication

Radio operation

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma / GED

Outils

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications seeks dedicated 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.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and the ability to follow established plans. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch experience may be required; a high school diploma is common.