24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher — Save Lives

911 Emergency Communications; Gassaway (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Gassaway, WV is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate firefighting and rescue responses. The role involves handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training and related coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Gassaway, WV is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate firefighting and rescue responses. The role involves handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training and related coursework.