Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Shifts, Overtime & Growth

911 Emergency Communications; Lansing (WV); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Lansing, WV is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert responding crews, and maintain communications with units in the field.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from supervising personnel. Shift work may include overnight hours and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Dispatchers must handle information accurately and maintain data integrity.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain postings.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Lansing, WV is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert responding crews, and maintain communications with units in the field.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from supervising personnel. Shift work may include overnight hours and overtime.