Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Fairfield, VA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must handle incident details accurately, follow established plans, and work with authorized personnel. Work may include overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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 equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Fairfield, VA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must handle incident details accurately, follow established plans, and work with authorized personnel. Work may include overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts to cover major incidents.