Mission-Critical Fire Dispatch Operator

County Emergency Communications; Quicksburg (VA); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications in Quicksburg, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans under supervision. Some postings may require fire dispatch certification or related coursework as needed.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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.

Conhecimentos

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems literacy

Maps

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

Maps

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications in Quicksburg, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans under supervision. Some postings may require fire dispatch certification or related coursework as needed.