Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Buffalo Junction (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Buffalo Junction, VA seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio channels.

The role requires strong data entry, map skills, and the ability to work under pressure across shifts, including nights and weekends. Training and certifications may be provided or required by the agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification and EMT/incident management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort 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

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Computer/data entry

Map reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radio systems

CAD software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Buffalo Junction, VA seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio channels.

The role requires strong data entry, map skills, and the ability to work under pressure across shifts, including nights and weekends. Training and certifications may be provided or required by the agency.