Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Incident Coordination & Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized, with strong data entry skills and the ability to follow established procedures and directions from authorized personnel. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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 radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Data entry

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized, with strong data entry skills and the ability to follow established procedures and directions from authorized personnel. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments.