Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident & Radio Ops

County Emergency Communications; Champlain (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Champlain, VA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, and maintain critical incident information. The role involves listening to radio communications, verifying locations, and coordinating with responding units.

Role requires organized information handling and ability to work at a communications workstation. Fire dispatch training and continuing education may be required, with shift work including nights, weekends,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Champlain, VA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, and maintain critical incident information. The role involves listening to radio communications, verifying locations, and coordinating with responding units.

Role requires organized information handling and ability to work at a communications workstation. Fire dispatch training and continuing education may be required, with shift work including nights, weekends,