Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Virginia seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards from a central communications center. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor statuses while maintaining calm, accurate information under pressure.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfortable with computers and maps, and be prepared for rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some units may require fire dispatch training or certification.
• Comfortable using computer systems, maps, and radios for accurate data entry and incident reporting.
• Prior experience in emergency communications is a plus but not always required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risk reports.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources via established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Virginia seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards from a central communications center. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor statuses while maintaining calm, accurate information under pressure.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfortable with computers and maps, and be prepared for rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.