Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

County Emergency Communications; Red Jacket (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Red Jacket, WV seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications under established plans.

The role requires flexibility for overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage. A high school diploma is typically required; familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations is essential; dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Maps

Computer systems

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Red Jacket, WV seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications under established plans.

The role requires flexibility for overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage. A high school diploma is typically required; familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations is essential; dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.