Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Winfield (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Winfield, WV is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews from a control center.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Certification in fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments; shifts may include

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is essential.

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

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Winfield, WV is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews from a control center.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Certification in fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments; shifts may include