Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Critical, Fast-Paced Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Monkton Boro (VT); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

911 Emergency Communications in Monkton, VT seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and attention to detail, with training and certification in fire dispatch or EMT potentially required for specific assignments. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, and overtime.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks; alert stations and dispatch units.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates; relay information to responders.
• Process requests for additional resources per established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications during major incidents.
• Record dispatch times and movements for post-incident analysis.

Conhecimentos

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

911 Emergency Communications in Monkton, VT seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and attention to detail, with training and certification in fire dispatch or EMT potentially required for specific assignments. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, and overtime.