Fire Dispatch Specialist: Critical Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Spanishburg, WV, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and HazMat incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous data handling, disciplined radio protocol, and the ability to operate under established response plans and supervisor directions. Dispatch shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

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.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required 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

Skills

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Ability to follow established response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Spanishburg, WV, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and HazMat incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous data handling, disciplined radio protocol, and the ability to operate under established response plans and supervisor directions. Dispatch shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.