Fire Dispatcher: Save Lives in 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Wilcoe (WV); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Wilcoe, WV to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor crews using approved response assignments.

Successful candidates demonstrate solid data entry, radio communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure across rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

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.
• 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 accuracy

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio dispatch equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Wilcoe, WV to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor crews using approved response assignments.

Successful candidates demonstrate solid data entry, radio communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure across rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.