24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Critical Incident Coordinator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Davisville (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Davisville, WV is offering fire dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, and possess strong organizational and radio communication skills. Training and certifications may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Familiarity with computer systems and maps aids performance.
• Strong radio communication and information handling skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Davisville, WV is offering fire dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, and possess strong organizational and radio communication skills. Training and certifications may be required for certain assignments.