Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; New Midway (MD); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Midway, WV is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role includes verifying locations, coordinating mutual aid, recording dispatch times, and working shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction for new dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for special assignments.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations 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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Connaissances

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Computer systems

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Radio equipment

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Midway, WV is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role includes verifying locations, coordinating mutual aid, recording dispatch times, and working shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage.