Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

911 Emergency Communications; South Boston (VA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in South Boston, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews according to established plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training. Roles may require shift work, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with screening and background checks as

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in South Boston, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews according to established plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training. Roles may require shift work, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with screening and background checks as