Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Lead

911 Emergency Communications; Huntington (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Huntington, VT seeks Fire Dispatcher staff to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Posting notes indicate a high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with some agencies offering training. Work schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication is expected.
• Fire dispatch certification, Emergency Medical Dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD systems

Radio communications hardware

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Huntington, VT seeks Fire Dispatcher staff to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Posting notes indicate a high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with some agencies offering training. Work schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.