Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Centreville, VA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies; they receive incident information, alert 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 and directions from authorized

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate 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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Centreville, VA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies; they receive incident information, alert 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 and directions from authorized