Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Highgate Springs (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Highgate Springs, VT is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining radio communications.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication; some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS training and related coursework. Shifts can include overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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 particular 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Highgate Springs, VT is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining radio communications.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication; some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS training and related coursework. Shifts can include overnight, weekends, and holidays.