Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Operations & Communications

County Emergency Communications; Asbury (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Asbury, WV seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous radio contact with responding crews during incidents.

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.

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, maps, and data entry, and may need fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Asbury, WV seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous radio contact with responding crews during incidents.

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.