Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Communications Expert

911 Emergency Communications; Calais (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance access

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Washington is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some 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

Data entry

Radio comms

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Washington is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.