Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Martinsville, VA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and calm communication under pressure. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments, and schedules can include

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and data entry skills.
• Ability to work with radio and computer systems.
• Experience in public safety communications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information for responders.
• 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

Strong communication

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Martinsville, VA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and calm communication under pressure. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments, and schedules can include