Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; West Townshend (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Vermont seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate fire, rescue, hazardous incident responses and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, dispatch apparatus, and maintain clear radio communications during high-stress operations.

This role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, maps literacy, and the ability to follow established response plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Vermont seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate fire, rescue, hazardous incident responses and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, dispatch apparatus, and maintain clear radio communications during high-stress operations.

This role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, maps literacy, and the ability to follow established response plans.