Fire Dispatcher & Communications Operator - 24/7 Shifts & Growth

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime and shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified dispatch professionals for fire communications in Virginia. The role involves receiving and recording reports, verifying locations, and coordinating response with stations and units.

Strong data entry and radio communication skills are essential. Applicants should have a high school diploma, and fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some roles.
• Comfortable with computer systems, 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

Data entry accuracy

Radio communications

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch certification / EMS dispatch training

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified dispatch professionals for fire communications in Virginia. The role involves receiving and recording reports, verifying locations, and coordinating response with stations and units.

Strong data entry and radio communication skills are essential. Applicants should have a high school diploma, and fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.