Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Communication Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Davenport (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Overtime premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Davenport, VA seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews in a high-stakes environment.

The role may require working at all hours, including nights and weekends, with flexible scheduling and overtime based on incident demand. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with some agencies offering entry-level

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some roles.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changes in conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Davenport, VA seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews in a high-stakes environment.

The role may require working at all hours, including nights and weekends, with flexible scheduling and overtime based on incident demand. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with some agencies offering entry-level