Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Moorefield, WV is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with scheduling that may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Moorefield, WV is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with scheduling that may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.