Fire Communications Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Orkney Springs (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Orkney Springs, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires attention to detail, calm under pressure, and the ability to work irregular hours including overnight, weekends, and holidays. Fire dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction for new dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Skills

Radio communication

Information management

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Orkney Springs, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires attention to detail, calm under pressure, and the ability to work irregular hours including overnight, weekends, and holidays. Fire dispatch training may be required for some assignments.