Emergency Fire Dispatcher & Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime depending on incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime depending on incidents.