Fire Dispatcher: Incident Communications Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Shacklefords, VA, seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, document details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers seek fire communications training or dispatch experience.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Shacklefords, VA, seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, document details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.