Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Parksley (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Parksley, Virginia is seeking fire dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies managed by fire services. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in high-pressure environments.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction, while others seek experienced dispatchers with

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Parksley, Virginia is seeking fire dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies managed by fire services. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in high-pressure environments.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction, while others seek experienced dispatchers with