Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Public-Safety Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Thornburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Thornburg, VA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with crews while following established procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, Maps, and radio communication; a high school diploma or GED is commonly required.

Qualifications

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

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

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training / certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Thornburg, VA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with crews while following established procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, Maps, and radio communication; a high school diploma or GED is commonly required.