Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Marshall (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Marshall, VA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses and maintain incident information. The role involves organized data handling, radio communication, and adherence to response plans under supervision.

Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and holidays. Required is a high school diploma or equivalent; additional fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies may require dispatch training.
• Ability to maintain accurate incident records and data entry with focus.
• Comfort with maps, computer systems, and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information, risks, and status.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Information management

Maps proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Marshall, VA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses and maintain incident information. The role involves organized data handling, radio communication, and adherence to response plans under supervision.

Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and holidays. Required is a high school diploma or equivalent; additional fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.