Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Communications & Rescue Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Shinnston (WV); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Shinnston, WV, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with adherence to response plans and directives from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch duties may include overnight and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps and radio communication.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Clear documentation

Data entry

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Computer systems

Radio/communication equipment

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Shinnston, WV, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with adherence to response plans and directives from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch duties may include overnight and weekend shifts.