Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bennington, VT seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical incident communications. The role involves documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring status with attention to accuracy and radio discipline.

Openings may require night shifts, overtime, and weekend coverage, with eligibility for standard agency benefits.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bennington, VT seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical incident communications. The role involves documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring status with attention to accuracy and radio discipline.

Openings may require night shifts, overtime, and weekend coverage, with eligibility for standard agency benefits.