Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Lead

County Emergency Communications; Sarah Ann (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Sarah Ann, West Virginia seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

A high school diploma is required; training in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be needed. Strong computer, data entry, map reading, and radio communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Dispatch training or fire communications experience may be required.
• Ability to operate computer systems and maps with accuracy.

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 availability, and incident status.
• Relay occupant, hazard, and condition updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Sarah Ann, West Virginia seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

A high school diploma is required; training in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be needed. Strong computer, data entry, map reading, and radio communication skills are essential.