Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications & Overtime

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Pecks Mill (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Pecks Mill, WV to coordinate fire service responses, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication during incidents.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, incident documentation, and adherence to established response plans, with duties including shift work, possible overnight, weekends, and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some vacancies may require fire dispatch training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communications.
• Fire dispatch certification or 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Pecks Mill, WV to coordinate fire service responses, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication during incidents.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, incident documentation, and adherence to established response plans, with duties including shift work, possible overnight, weekends, and overtime as required.