Emergency Fire Dispatcher 24/7 Public Safety Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Newport, VT seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to response plans. You may work overnight, weekends, and overtime, with comprehensive training and ongoing certification expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps reading

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Newport, VT seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to response plans. You may work overnight, weekends, and overtime, with comprehensive training and ongoing certification expectations.