Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist (24/7 Shifts)

County Emergency Communications; Callao (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Callao, VA to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews in a 24/7 environment.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervisor directions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.

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

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Callao, VA to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews in a 24/7 environment.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervisor directions.