Fire Dispatch Specialist: Critical 24/7 Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Volga (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Volga, WV is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring units, coordinating resources, and recording dispatch times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and fire communications training may be required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular 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

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Radio equipment

Data entry software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Volga, WV is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring units, coordinating resources, and recording dispatch times.