Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Big Sandy (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Big Sandy, WV seeks a dedicated fire dispatcher to document and relay critical incident information. You will receive reports of fires, rescues, and hazards, verify locations, and coordinate with stations and units to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

The role requires comfort with computer systems and data entry; knowledge of maps and radio communication is essential. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training and certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required in dispatch roles.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication is essential.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and 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 accuracy

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Big Sandy, WV seeks a dedicated fire dispatcher to document and relay critical incident information. You will receive reports of fires, rescues, and hazards, verify locations, and coordinate with stations and units to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

The role requires comfort with computer systems and data entry; knowledge of maps and radio communication is essential. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training and certification.