Fire Communications Dispatcher: Critical Incident Response

911 Emergency Communications; Stowe (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Stowe, VT, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire service responses. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring units while following approved procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience with computer systems and map data helpful.
• Strong data entry accuracy and radio communications skills.

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 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

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Stowe, VT, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire service responses. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring units while following approved procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training.