Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Falls Church (VA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Falls Church, VA is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate fire service responses and relay critical information to responding crews. This on-site role requires precise radio communication, data entry, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers may work rotating schedules including overnights, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage for major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps interpretation

Attention to detail

Formation

High School Diploma

Fire Dispatch Certification

Outils

Dispatch software

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Falls Church, VA is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate fire service responses and relay critical information to responding crews. This on-site role requires precise radio communication, data entry, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers may work rotating schedules including overnights, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage for major incidents.