Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Carrollton (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Carrollton, VA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Staff may work at all hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• 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

Skills

Data entry

Computer skills

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Carrollton, VA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Staff may work at all hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure coverage during major incidents.