Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Sandyville, WV is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to manage incoming incident information and coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will maintain clear radio communications and ensure accurate data across dispatch platforms.

Applicants should demonstrate organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans while staying connected with responding crews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Courting dispatch training or experience may be preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks; ensure accuracy of data.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident progression.
• Record dispatch times and movements for after-action review.

Skills

Radio communications

Data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio consoles

GPS/maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Sandyville, WV is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to manage incoming incident information and coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will maintain clear radio communications and ensure accurate data across dispatch platforms.

Applicants should demonstrate organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans while staying connected with responding crews.