Critical Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Claremont (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Claremont, VA, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and communicate with responding units. The role requires careful data handling, calm radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable using computer systems, maps, and dispatch software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers seek experience in fire communications.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Documentation

Data entry

Emergency response coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Claremont, VA, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and communicate with responding units. The role requires careful data handling, calm radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable using computer systems, maps, and dispatch software.