Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Coordinator

911 Emergency Communications; Jesse (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Jesse, WV, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will manage incident details, verify locations, and maintain radio communications to support responding crews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; basic computer skills, data entry accuracy, and map literacy are essential. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certifications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related 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

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Jesse, WV, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will manage incident details, verify locations, and maintain radio communications to support responding crews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; basic computer skills, data entry accuracy, and map literacy are essential. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certifications.