Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Response

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement program

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Chesapeake, VA. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications to coordinate fire-service responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and be able to work varied shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification may be required depending on assignment.

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.

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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Data entry accuracy

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems proficiency

Maps

Radio communication systems

Job description

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Chesapeake, VA. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications to coordinate fire-service responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and be able to work varied shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification may be required depending on assignment.