Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Harpers Ferry (WV); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Harper, West Virginia is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires strong information handling, clear radio discipline, and the ability to follow established plans and directions from supervisory staff. Shift coverage may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical 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.

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Harper, West Virginia is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires strong information handling, clear radio discipline, and the ability to follow established plans and directions from supervisory staff. Shift coverage may include nights, weekends, and holidays.