Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Huddleston, VA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training in fire dispatch and EMS may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Huddleston, VA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training in fire dispatch and EMS may be required for certain assignments.