Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Expert

County Emergency Communications; Shady Spring (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Shady Spring, WV is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, relay critical information, and support responders with accurate incident data and rapid communication.

The role requires staying organized under pressure, handling maps and computer systems, and complying with established procedures for incident management and mutual aid.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required or preferred.
• Strong data-entry and map-reading abilities are beneficial.
• Must be able to handle information accurately and communicate clearly over radio systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus per approved plans.
• 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

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Organized information handling

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Shady Spring, WV is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, relay critical information, and support responders with accurate incident data and rapid communication.

The role requires staying organized under pressure, handling maps and computer systems, and complying with established procedures for incident management and mutual aid.