Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Beckley, WV is seeking qualified individuals for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. This role involves coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Beckley, WV is seeking qualified individuals for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. This role involves coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.