Fire Dispatch: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Thetford Hill (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers may work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure continuous coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Ability to operate computer systems and data-entry accurately.
• Experience with maps and radio communications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks using maps and system data.
• 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers may work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure continuous coverage.