Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Raleigh, WV seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio discipline and situational awareness.

This role requires attention to detail, data entry, maps, and the ability to work overnight, weekends, and holidays. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required, with on-site assignments and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Listening

Map-reading

Information organization

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification / EMS training (preferred)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Raleigh, WV seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio discipline and situational awareness.

This role requires attention to detail, data entry, maps, and the ability to work overnight, weekends, and holidays. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required, with on-site assignments and opportunities for professional