24/7 Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Berlin, VT to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident reports, confirming locations, alerting stations, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments, with potential overnight, weekend, and on-call coverage during major

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Skills

Organized info

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Berlin, VT to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident reports, confirming locations, alerting stations, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments, with potential overnight, weekend, and on-call coverage during major