Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bealeton, VA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers help coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. They receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans

Qualifications

• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Maps and radio communication proficiency.
• Discipline-specific certifications may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units with approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay occupant, hazard, and condition information.
• Process requests for additional resources.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bealeton, VA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers help coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. They receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans