24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; East Arlington (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in East Arlington, VT is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work irregular hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in East Arlington, VT is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work irregular hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays during major incidents.