Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Rochelle (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rochelle, 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 from a centralized dispatcher position.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

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

Information management

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rochelle, 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 from a centralized dispatcher position.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.