Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Mechanicsville, VA is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document incidents, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor unit status with careful attention to radio protocol.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Mapping software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Mechanicsville, VA is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document incidents, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor unit status with careful attention to radio protocol.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework.