Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops & Training

County Emergency Communications; Indiana; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Employee-support services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Fort Gregg Adams, VA. Fire dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintain incident records, and communicate with responding crews using radio systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; training in fire dispatch or EMS is a plus. Positions may require shift work including overnights, weekends, and overtime to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification and EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access details, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Data entry

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Fort Gregg Adams, VA. Fire dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintain incident records, and communicate with responding crews using radio systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; training in fire dispatch or EMS is a plus. Positions may require shift work including overnights, weekends, and overtime to cover major incidents.