Emergency Fire Dispatcher 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Vineyard Haven (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Vineyard Haven, MA is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and monitor radio channels to maintain incident status.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Dispatch certifications may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework 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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Vineyard Haven, MA is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and monitor radio channels to maintain incident status.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Dispatch certifications may be required for specific assignments.