Fire Dispatcher - Night Shifts, Overtime, Growth

911 Emergency Communications; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Professional development

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Point Pleasant, WV seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses and relay incident details to responding crews. You will maintain critical communications, verify locations, and supervise safety procedures to ensure rapid, accurate dispatch.

Ideal candidates bring strong organization, calm radio discipline, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and holidays, to maintain continuous public safety coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Point Pleasant, WV seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses and relay incident details to responding crews. You will maintain critical communications, verify locations, and supervise safety procedures to ensure rapid, accurate dispatch.

Ideal candidates bring strong organization, calm radio discipline, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and holidays, to maintain continuous public safety coverage.