Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Kimball (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Kimball, West Virginia, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, receive incident details, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and the ability to follow established response plans. Dispatchers may work varied shifts to cover overnight, weekends, and major incidents in the region.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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 updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Radio systems

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Kimball, West Virginia, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, receive incident details, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and the ability to follow established response plans. Dispatchers may work varied shifts to cover overnight, weekends, and major incidents in the region.