Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Salt Rock (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Salt Rock, WV, seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will manage incident details, alert responders, and maintain clear radio communications to support frontline crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computers and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training for specific roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain posts.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident progress.
• Relay occupant, hazard, and condition information.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear radio comms

Data entry accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Salt Rock, WV, seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will manage incident details, alert responders, and maintain clear radio communications to support frontline crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computers and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training for specific roles.