Fire Dispatcher, 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Peach Creek (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Peach Creek, WV is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews from a fixed communications post.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Shift work may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

911 Emergency Communications in Peach Creek, WV is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews from a fixed communications post.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Shift work may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.