24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Incident Coordination & Communications

County Emergency Communications; Green Spring (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Green Spring, WV seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies; you will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Dispatchers may work shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Clear radio communication

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Green Spring, WV seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies; you will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Dispatchers may work shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime.