Critical Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Granville, VT is seeking a skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate dispatch for fires, rescues, and hazards. The role emphasizes precise information handling, radio clarity, and prompt alerting of responding crews.

Applicants should be ready to work in shifts that may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Prior fire communications training is preferred but not always required.

Qualifications

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

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

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Granville, VT is seeking a skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate dispatch for fires, rescues, and hazards. The role emphasizes precise information handling, radio clarity, and prompt alerting of responding crews.

Applicants should be ready to work in shifts that may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Prior fire communications training is preferred but not always required.