Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Peytona (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Peytona, WV. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, relay critical information, and support responding crews.

Applicants may be required to operate computer systems, maps, and radio equipment, with training provided by the hiring agency. Shift work can include nights, weekends, and overtime to cover emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.

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

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Radio discipline

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Peytona, WV. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, relay critical information, and support responding crews.

Applicants may be required to operate computer systems, maps, and radio equipment, with training provided by the hiring agency. Shift work can include nights, weekends, and overtime to cover emergencies.