Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications & Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Capon Springs (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Dispatcher role in Capon Springs, WV supports firefighting and emergency response operations by receiving reports, verifying locations, and coordinating with responders using approved procedures. You will monitor radio channels and document incidents for accurate status updates.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Training in fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch may be required for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; dispatch training preferred.
• Some employers seek experience in fire communications or related training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is essential.
• Dispatch certification or EMD 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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Map literacy

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Fire dispatch certification

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

The Fire Dispatcher role in Capon Springs, WV supports firefighting and emergency response operations by receiving reports, verifying locations, and coordinating with responders using approved procedures. You will monitor radio channels and document incidents for accurate status updates.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Training in fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch may be required for