Emergency Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Operations)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Jenkinjones (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Jenkinjones, WV is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch credentials.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential 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, 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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Jenkinjones, WV is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch credentials.