Fire Incident Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Cheriton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Virginia is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. Dispatchers receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

Roles may involve working at a dispatch workstation for extended periods, handling high-volume radio traffic, and staying aligned with established response plans and supervisor directions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential required
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some postings
• Comfort 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 and access information
• 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Virginia is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. Dispatchers receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

Roles may involve working at a dispatch workstation for extended periods, handling high-volume radio traffic, and staying aligned with established response plans and supervisor directions.