Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Support

911 Emergency Communications; Mount Sidney (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Mount Sidney, VA is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role focuses on receiving incident information, recording details, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Dispatcher duties include verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources under established procedures while working with a team to ensure rapid, accurate incident handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.
• Clear radio communication and maps literacy are important.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document incident reports (fires, rescues, hazards).
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability, incident status.
• Relay information on 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 updates.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Mount Sidney, VA is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role focuses on receiving incident information, recording details, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Dispatcher duties include verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources under established procedures while working with a team to ensure rapid, accurate incident handling.