Emergency Fire Communications Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bradshaw (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in the United States to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy, and following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Work may include overnight shifts and overtime depending on incident demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; on-the-job training may be provided.
• Excellent radio communication and listening skills; accurate data entry and incident documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple calls and incidents calmly and efficiently.

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

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer literacy

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in the United States to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy, and following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Work may include overnight shifts and overtime depending on incident demands.