Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Saint Charles (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Saint Charles, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews, ensuring records are accurate and current.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans under supervision.

Qualifications

• Clear radio communication required.
• Organized information handling and record-keeping.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access details, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved 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 updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Information organization

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Saint Charles, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews, ensuring records are accurate and current.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans under supervision.