Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Keen Mountain (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Keen Mountain, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required, and applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some assignments may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certification.

Qualifications

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

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

Radio communication

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Keen Mountain, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required, and applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some assignments may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certification.