24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Coordinate Life-Saving Responses

911 Emergency Communications; Toms Brook (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Toms Brook, VA seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications during emergencies. Responsibilities include documenting incidents, verifying locations, and coordinating resources with responding units.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, familiarity with computer systems and maps, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers seek dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Map reading

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification (may be required)

EMD/EMT training (preferred)

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Toms Brook, VA seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications during emergencies. Responsibilities include documenting incidents, verifying locations, and coordinating resources with responding units.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, familiarity with computer systems and maps, and the ability to work under pressure.