Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Boydton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Boydton, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring status, and relaying critical information to units. Some assignments may require overnight or weekend shifts and adherence to established procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Boydton, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring status, and relaying critical information to units. Some assignments may require overnight or weekend shifts and adherence to established procedures.