Emergency Fire Dispatcher – Critical Communications

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

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Pursglove, WV seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans, with certifications and training potentially required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; some roles offer entry-level training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Must be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, 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

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Pursglove, WV seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans, with certifications and training potentially required for certain assignments.