Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist (24/7)

911 Emergency Communications; Elizabeth (WV); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

911 Emergency Communications in Elizabeth, WV, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining clear radio communication and accurate incident records.

Role requires organized handling of information and following established response plans under supervision. Training in fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch may be needed for specific assignments, with staffing potentially around the clock.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers offer entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMD training may be required for certain roles.

Aufgaben

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units 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.

Kenntnisse

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Fire dispatch certification

EMD training

Jobbeschreibung

911 Emergency Communications in Elizabeth, WV, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining clear radio communication and accurate incident records.

Role requires organized handling of information and following established response plans under supervision. Training in fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch may be needed for specific assignments, with staffing potentially around the clock.