Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Jumping Branch (WV); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Jumping Branch, WV, seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, data accuracy, and adherence to established response plans under supervision of authorized personnel.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalency commonly required.
• Some employers offer entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification and EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

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.

Conocimientos

Computer literacy

Accurate data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency Medical Dispatch training

Herramientas

Computer systems

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Jumping Branch, WV, seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, data accuracy, and adherence to established response plans under supervision of authorized personnel.