Fire Dispatcher in Prince George, VA

County Emergency Communications; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Prince George, VA is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires strong organization, clear radio communication, and the ability to keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organizational skills and clear radio communication.
• Ability to keep incident details current while following established response plans.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Coordinate response using radio and computer systems and assist in dispatch decisions.

Job description

Fire Dispatcher Opportunities in Prince George

Fire Dispatchers help coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. They receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, Prince George, VA
• Employer: The hiring fire service or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
• Pay: {salary_min}-{salary_max} per year
• Schedule: {work_schedule}
• Appointment Type: {appointment_type}
• Who May Apply: {who_may_apply}
• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Fire communications operations may require staffing at all hours. Work schedules can include overnight assignments, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

What You May Do

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risksAPPLY……………………
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