Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Stephenson (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Stephenson, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio contact with responding crews.

Dispatchers must manage incident details accurately and follow established response plans. Fire communications may require staffing at all hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during

Qualifications

• A 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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Stephenson, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio contact with responding crews.

Dispatchers must manage incident details accurately and follow established response plans. Fire communications may require staffing at all hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during