Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical Communications

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

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Evington, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Responsibilities include receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain roles. Work may involve irregular hours, including overnights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Evington, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Responsibilities include receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain roles. Work may involve irregular hours, including overnights and weekends.