Fire Communications Dispatcher — Real-Time Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Dry Branch (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Dry Branch, WV, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accuracy in data entry, and adherence to established response plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Experience with incident management coursework is a plus.

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

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Multitasking under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency Medical Dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Map software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Dry Branch, WV, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accuracy in data entry, and adherence to established response plans.