Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Mill Creek (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Mill Creek, WV seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses. This role involves handling incident information, maintaining communications, and following established response plans while working in a demanding dispatch environment.

Positions may require night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support major incidents. Strong data entry skills and radio communication proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some roles may require fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Computer systems proficiency

Accurate data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Radio communications

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Mill Creek, WV seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses. This role involves handling incident information, maintaining communications, and following established response plans while working in a demanding dispatch environment.

Positions may require night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support major incidents. Strong data entry skills and radio communication proficiency are essential for success.