Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Rapid Response & Radio Ops

County Emergency Communications; Mavisdale (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Mavisdale, VA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Roles may require shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma, comfort with computers/maps/radio systems, and may need fire dispatch and EMS

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Mavisdale, VA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Roles may require shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma, comfort with computers/maps/radio systems, and may need fire dispatch and EMS