Fire Dispatch Specialist - Critical Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Hadensville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Hadensville, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Candidates must handle information precisely, work with radio systems, and follow established plans. Training and certification requirements vary by agency and assignment, with shifts including evenings and weekends common.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Hadensville, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Candidates must handle information precisely, work with radio systems, and follow established plans. Training and certification requirements vary by agency and assignment, with shifts including evenings and weekends common.