Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications Hub

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Doe Hill (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Doe Hill, VA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with dispatch training and certification often

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments.

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

Computer systems

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Doe Hill, VA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with dispatch training and certification often