24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Clothier (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime/shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Clothier, WV seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate and document responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role involves detailed incident documentation, radio communication, and alerting of resources following established plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS-related coursework and certifications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be 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

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Clothier, WV seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate and document responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role involves detailed incident documentation, radio communication, and alerting of resources following established plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS-related coursework and certifications.