24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime and shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Teays, WV is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication to support fire services.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments; training is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Maps literacy

Computer systems

Dispatch software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio communication equipment

Dispatch software tools

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Teays, WV is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication to support fire services.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments; training is provided where needed.