Fire Dispatcher - Emergency Communications Lead

County Emergency Communications; Locust Grove (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Locust Grove, Virginia is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

The position emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments, with potential for

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

Communication

Computer literacy

Data entry accuracy

Map-reading

Radio discipline

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Locust Grove, Virginia is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

The position emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments, with potential for