Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical 24/7 Communications

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Gaysville, VT seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews, while maintaining records and following established plans.

Ideal candidates are organized, proficient with computer systems, and capable of accurate data entry and radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical 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 accuracy

Radio communication

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Gaysville, VT seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews, while maintaining records and following established plans.

Ideal candidates are organized, proficient with computer systems, and capable of accurate data entry and radio communication.