Barboursville Fire Communications Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Barboursville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Barboursville, VA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status using established procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMS coursework. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime based on incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Radio procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Barboursville, VA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status using established procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMS coursework. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime based on incidents.