Fire Dispatch Specialist 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Meadowview (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Meadowview, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role supports incident management and requires strong data handling and teamwork in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring status, and coordinating with agencies during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, and radio communication.
• Some roles may require fire dispatch certification or related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Accurate data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Meadowview, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role supports incident management and requires strong data handling and teamwork in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring status, and coordinating with agencies during major incidents.