Around-the-Clock Fire Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Gasburg (VA); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications in Gasburg, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, document information, alert units, and maintain communications with responding crews from a central dispatch position.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communications. Some roles may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training and certifications.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level training.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, and maps.
• Fire dispatch training or related certifications may be required for certain roles.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications equipment

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications in Gasburg, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, document information, alert units, and maintain communications with responding crews from a central dispatch position.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communications. Some roles may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training and certifications.