Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Fairmont (WV); Presencial; USD 35 000 - 55 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Professional development

Paid leave

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications in Fairmont, WV, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Dispatchers handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision from authorized personnel.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Fire dispatch software

Computer systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications in Fairmont, WV, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Dispatchers handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision from authorized personnel.