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911 Emergency Communications; Maysville (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Maysville, WV seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers may work various shifts including overnight and weekends to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• 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.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Organized data handling

Data entry

Maps literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Maysville, WV seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers may work various shifts including overnight and weekends to cover major incidents.