Fire Dispatch: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Bowden (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bowden, WV is seeking capable Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations and dispatch apparatus, and maintain clear radio communication under demanding schedules.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio channels.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bowden, WV is seeking capable Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations and dispatch apparatus, and maintain clear radio communication under demanding schedules.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio channels.