Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Max Meadows (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Max Meadows, VA, is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain critical radio communications in a fast-paced environment.

Dispatch roles require organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work irregular hours including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience with fire dispatch training or certifications preferred when available.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and 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

Information management

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Max Meadows, VA, is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain critical radio communications in a fast-paced environment.

Dispatch roles require organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work irregular hours including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays during major incidents.