Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Ops & Growth

County Emergency Communications; Scottsburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Scottsburg, VA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving incident data, activating units, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; additional fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. The position may require shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

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 in Scottsburg, VA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving incident data, activating units, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; additional fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. The position may require shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.