Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Morgan (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Morgan, Vermont, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire response activities and maintain critical communications during incidents. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring channels, and coordinating resources as needed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire communications training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire communications training may be required for some 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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Morgan, Vermont, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire response activities and maintain critical communications during incidents. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring channels, and coordinating resources as needed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire communications training may be required for some assignments.