Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Shifts & Overtime

County Emergency Communications; Henderson (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates in Henderson, WV to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong organization, clear radio communication, and the ability to keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Ability to read maps and communicate via radio.

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

Maps interpretation

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates in Henderson, WV to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong organization, clear radio communication, and the ability to keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.