Fire Communications Dispatcher - Critical Incident Response

911 Emergency Communications; Manakin-Sabot (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Manakin Sabot, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical radio communications. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and stay aligned with established response plans.

The role requires a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training and fire dispatch certifications may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Manakin Sabot, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical radio communications. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and stay aligned with established response plans.

The role requires a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training and fire dispatch certifications may be required for certain assignments.