Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Warsaw (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Warsaw, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communication with responding crews. The role requires careful information handling and adherence to established protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels. The job may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. A high school diploma is commonly required.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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

Computer literacy

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Warsaw, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communication with responding crews. The role requires careful information handling and adherence to established protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels. The job may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. A high school diploma is commonly required.