Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Big Creek (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Big Creek, WV is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication; ongoing

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.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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

Data entry

Radio comms

Map reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Equivalency credential

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Big Creek, WV is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication; ongoing