Critical Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lovingston (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lovingston, VA, is hiring fire dispatchers to coordinate responses, document reports, and maintain clear radio communications. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and keep incident details current following established plans and directions from authorized personnel.

The role may involve working at a central dispatch center with on-going training, certifications in fire dispatch, and EMS dispatch optics as required for specific

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lovingston, VA, is hiring fire dispatchers to coordinate responses, document reports, and maintain clear radio communications. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and keep incident details current following established plans and directions from authorized personnel.

The role may involve working at a central dispatch center with on-going training, certifications in fire dispatch, and EMS dispatch optics as required for specific