Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Public Safety Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Sperryville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sperryville, VA, seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses, receive incident data, alert resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews. The role emphasizes organized information handling, radios, and adherence to response plans.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, and recording updates while following safety protocols and agency directions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication is expected.

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

Keyboard/data entry

Maps & routing

Computer systems literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sperryville, VA, seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses, receive incident data, alert resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews. The role emphasizes organized information handling, radios, and adherence to response plans.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, and recording updates while following safety protocols and agency directions.