Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Dumfries, VA, is seeking an organized Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. This role involves receiving incident details, updating logs, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

The position requires a high school diploma (or GED) and familiarity with computer systems and maps. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments, and applicants should be prepared for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Experience with fire communications or dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Maps and navigation understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio communication equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Dumfries, VA, is seeking an organized Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. This role involves receiving incident details, updating logs, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

The position requires a high school diploma (or GED) and familiarity with computer systems and maps. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments, and applicants should be prepared for