Fire Dispatch Specialist — Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Norge (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Norge, VA, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining communications with responding crews and following established plans.

This role emphasizes accurate information handling, clear radio communication, and readiness for all hours, including overnight, weekends, and major incidents; prior dispatch training or EMS dispatch may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some roles.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Norge, VA, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining communications with responding crews and following established plans.

This role emphasizes accurate information handling, clear radio communication, and readiness for all hours, including overnight, weekends, and major incidents; prior dispatch training or EMS dispatch may be required.