Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Dorset (VT); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Dorset, Vermont is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews, while following established plans and supervisor directions.

The role requires strong organization, data accuracy, and calm, clear radio communication.

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Data entry accuracy

Multitasking

Team coordination

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Computer systems

Maps and radio equipment

Descripción del empleo

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Dorset, Vermont is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews, while following established plans and supervisor directions.

The role requires strong organization, data accuracy, and calm, clear radio communication.