Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Response

County Emergency Communications; Tazewell (VA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in North Virginia seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify details, alert units, and maintain radio communications in fast-paced environments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some roles require fire dispatch and EMS training. Entry-level instruction may be provided, with opportunities for certification and professional development within a

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps & GIS familiarity

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in North Virginia seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify details, alert units, and maintain radio communications in fast-paced environments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some roles require fire dispatch and EMS training. Entry-level instruction may be provided, with opportunities for certification and professional development within a