Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Insurance and retirement programs

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers to support Fort Gregg Adams in Virginia. The role involves receiving incident reports, coordinating with responding fire units, and maintaining accurate incident details and radio communications on a 24/7 basis.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred certification in fire or EMS dispatch. Training includes computer systems, maps, and radio procedures to ensure rapid, safe responses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is preferred.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers to support Fort Gregg Adams in Virginia. The role involves receiving incident reports, coordinating with responding fire units, and maintaining accurate incident details and radio communications on a 24/7 basis.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred certification in fire or EMS dispatch. Training includes computer systems, maps, and radio procedures to ensure rapid, safe responses.