Critical Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Rock Creek (WV); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Rock Creek, WV, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communications with responding crews. You will receive incident information, verify locations, and alert appropriate resources according to established plans.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and comfort with computer systems and radios. Flexibility for shift work and emergency staffing is expected.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Mansioni

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks; ensure accuracy of information.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status; relay occupant and hazard information.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements and update incident status.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Recordkeeping

Stress management

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

Radio communications system

CAD software

Descrizione del lavoro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Rock Creek, WV, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communications with responding crews. You will receive incident information, verify locations, and alert appropriate resources according to established plans.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and comfort with computer systems and radios. Flexibility for shift work and emergency staffing is expected.