Fire Dispatch Specialist — Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; White Sulphur Springs (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in White Sulphur Springs, WV is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

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.

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

Data entry accuracy

Information management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in White Sulphur Springs, WV is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.