24/7 Fire Dispatch Operator

911 Emergency Communications; Reedsville (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Reedsville, WV invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role involves receiving and documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating with responding units. Work may require overnight shifts and weekend coverage.

Applicants should be proficient with radio communications, maps, and data entry; fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification preferred.
• Experience with radio communications and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Incident coordination

Map reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Reedsville, WV invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role involves receiving and documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating with responding units. Work may require overnight shifts and weekend coverage.

Applicants should be proficient with radio communications, maps, and data entry; fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments. Competitive benefits apply.