Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Impact & Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Wells River (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers for Wells River, VT to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments, and shift coverage may include

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; fire dispatch training may be requested by some employers.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management 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.
• 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

Computers

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers for Wells River, VT to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments, and shift coverage may include