Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Sandy Point (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sandy Point, VA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident messages for responding crews. The role emphasizes precise data handling, rapid radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers work at a fire communications unit with shifts that can include nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure continuous coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• Organized handling of information and records is required.
• Strong radio communication and coordination abilities are essential.
• Ability to follow established response plans and directives.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus 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 significant incident updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sandy Point, VA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident messages for responding crews. The role emphasizes precise data handling, rapid radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers work at a fire communications unit with shifts that can include nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure continuous coverage during major incidents.