Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Alerts & Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Bumpass (VA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Virginia is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Bumpass to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews to ensure fast, organized action.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Virginia is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Bumpass to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews to ensure fast, organized action.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.