Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Ragland (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ragland, WV seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication while following established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations. Training or certification in fire dispatch, EMS dispatch, or incident management may be required for specific postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maps

Radio systems

Incident management software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ragland, WV seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication while following established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations. Training or certification in fire dispatch, EMS dispatch, or incident management may be required for specific postings.