Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Shifts & Impact

911 Emergency Communications; Stephens City (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Stephens City, VA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to established response plans.

The role may require shift work, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with emphasis on clear radio communication, data entry, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Strong communication and data-entry skills.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Stephens City, VA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to established response plans.

The role may require shift work, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with emphasis on clear radio communication, data entry, and collaboration with