Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Craigsville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Craigsville, VA involve coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews to ensure swift, accurate action.

These roles require organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may include overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed for major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Experience with incident management coursework is a plus.

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

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Craigsville, VA involve coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews to ensure swift, accurate action.

These roles require organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may include overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed for major incidents.