Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Fast, Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Damascus (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Damascus, VA is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting units, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, precise data entry, maps, and radio procedures. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Familiarity with 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Damascus, VA is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting units, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, precise data entry, maps, and radio procedures. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for specific assignments.