Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Freeman (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Freeman, VA to coordinate response to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communication and following established plans.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and the ability to work across shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills essential.
• Ability to operate computer systems and fire dispatch software.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks; coordinate with responding units.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status; relay changing information.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications and record dispatch times.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Freeman, VA to coordinate response to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communication and following established plans.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and the ability to work across shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.