Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Crimora, VA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling, clear radio transmission, and the ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Proficiency with computer systems and maps is expected, with potential certification requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Information management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Crimora, VA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling, clear radio transmission, and the ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Proficiency with computer systems and maps is expected, with potential certification requirements.