24/7 Fire Dispatch & Emergency Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Sumerduck (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Virginia is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires accuracy, calm under pressure, and strict adherence to procedures. Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems and maps, and may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Virginia is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires accuracy, calm under pressure, and strict adherence to procedures. Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems and maps, and may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch