Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Milford (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Milford, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some postings require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some postings.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Milford, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some postings require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training.