Emergency Fire Dispatcher – Beaverdam 24/7 Ops & Impact

County Emergency Communications; Beaverdam (VA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Beaverdam, VA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires meticulous data entry, map reading, and proficient use of dispatch software. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and radio communications; training and certifications may be required by some agencies.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with fire communications training may be required.
• Ability to handle computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Radio communication

Organized information handling

Data entry

Maps

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Radio systems

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Beaverdam, VA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires meticulous data entry, map reading, and proficient use of dispatch software. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and radio communications; training and certifications may be required by some agencies.