Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Millers Tavern (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Millers Tavern, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires calm, organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established plans and directions from supervisors; shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to handle computer systems, data entry accuracy, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.
• Strong attention to detail and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks, and ensure accurate data entry.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates.

Skills

Computer systems

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Millers Tavern, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires calm, organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established plans and directions from supervisors; shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime.