Fire Dispatcher (24/7) — Critical Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Wilsondale (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Wilsondale, WV to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with ongoing training and certifications as needed. This role may require scheduling that includes overnight, weekend, holidays, and overtime to support major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Wilsondale, WV to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with ongoing training and certifications as needed. This role may require scheduling that includes overnight, weekend, holidays, and overtime to support major incidents.