Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Meredithville (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Meredithville, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications for fire services. Duties include documenting incidents, coordinating resources, and ensuring accurate, timely information is relayed to responding crews.

This role may require working varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with overtime for major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus with approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Meredithville, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications for fire services. Duties include documenting incidents, coordinating resources, and ensuring accurate, timely information is relayed to responding crews.

This role may require working varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with overtime for major incidents.