Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Fairfax Station (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Fairfax Station, VA seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, document details, alert relevant resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Strong organization, data entry accuracy, and radio communication are essential. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMD training and computer/map/radio proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMD training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be 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

Clear communication

Data entry

Map reading

Radio operations

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch certification

EMD training

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Fairfax Station, VA seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, document details, alert relevant resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Strong organization, data entry accuracy, and radio communication are essential. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMD training and computer/map/radio proficiency.