Fire Dispatch & Incident Communications Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Varney, WV. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers must maintain current incident details, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews. Training in fire dispatch and EMS may be required for certain assignments, with shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; training may be provided by employer.
• Strong keyboard/data-entry and map reading skills suggested.

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

Documentation

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Varney, WV. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers must maintain current incident details, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews. Training in fire dispatch and EMS may be required for certain assignments, with shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and