Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Barhamsville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Barhamsville, VA seeks experienced Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses, verify locations, and maintain critical communications with responding crews. The role requires handling information accurately, staying current with plans, and following directions from authorized personnel.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus dispatch-related training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Barhamsville, VA seeks experienced Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses, verify locations, and maintain critical communications with responding crews. The role requires handling information accurately, staying current with plans, and following directions from authorized personnel.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus dispatch-related training.