24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; St. Paul (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Saint Paul, VA, seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews according to established plans.

The role requires careful information handling, fast decision-making, and strong radio discipline. Dispatchers may work overnight shifts, weekends, or during major incidents, with training and certifications

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. 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Saint Paul, VA, seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews according to established plans.

The role requires careful information handling, fast decision-making, and strong radio discipline. Dispatchers may work overnight shifts, weekends, or during major incidents, with training and certifications