Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Pamplin City (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premium

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Pamplin, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, strict adherence to response plans, and the ability to work under demanding conditions, including overnight and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Pamplin, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, strict adherence to response plans, and the ability to work under demanding conditions, including overnight and weekend shifts.