Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Ops & Growth

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Old Fields (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave and time off

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Old Fields, WV seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications with responding units.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, scene assessment, and adherence to established procedures for incident management. Staff may work rotating shifts, including overnights and holidays, to ensure 24/7 coverage for fire services and related agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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 comms

Organized information handling

Data entry accuracy

Maps familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Radio communication systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Old Fields, WV seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications with responding units.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, scene assessment, and adherence to established procedures for incident management. Staff may work rotating shifts, including overnights and holidays, to ensure 24/7 coverage for fire services and related agencies.