Fire Dispatch Specialist 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cameron (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates for Cameron, WV. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies, alerting resources and maintaining clear communications with responding crews.

Successful applicants will handle incident information, verify locations, and follow established response plans while working with authorized personnel. The position requires strong organization, data entry accuracy, and radio proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience or training in fire dispatch preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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 communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio communications systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates for Cameron, WV. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies, alerting resources and maintaining clear communications with responding crews.

Successful applicants will handle incident information, verify locations, and follow established response plans while working with authorized personnel. The position requires strong organization, data entry accuracy, and radio proficiency.