Fire Dispatch Specialist: Coordinate Life-Saving Alerts

County Emergency Communications; Prichard (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Prichard, WV, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction. You must be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; certifications may be required for certain assignments.

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.

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

Accurate data entry

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Prichard, WV, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction. You must be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; certifications may be required for certain assignments.