Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

911 Emergency Communications; Pounding Mill (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Virginia is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews while following established response plans.

Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma or GED and are comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Familiarity with radio communication and incident management may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and dispatch assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit 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

High school diploma

Computer systems

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps and navigation tools

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Virginia is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews while following established response plans.

Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma or GED and are comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.