Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lashmeet, WV seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert responding units while following established procedures and directions from supervisors.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computers and radio comms, and may need fire dispatch or EMT/incident-management training for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required; some roles provide entry training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

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 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 updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Radio communications

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lashmeet, WV seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert responding units while following established procedures and directions from supervisors.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computers and radio comms, and may need fire dispatch or EMT/incident-management training for certain assignments.