Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Huntington, WV seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Huntington, WV seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under directions from authorized personnel.