Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Verona (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Verona, VA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with crews.

This role requires calm, precise data entry, maps proficiency, and strong radio skills. Work includes rotating shifts, overnights, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources via established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual‑aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Verona, VA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with crews.

This role requires calm, precise data entry, maps proficiency, and strong radio skills. Work includes rotating shifts, overnights, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for training and career development.