Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Radio & Incident Response

County Emergency Communications; Arlington (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Arlington, VT is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining clear radio communication and logging incidents as directed by policy.

The role may require staffing at all hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems and maps.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Familiar with computer systems and maps; data accuracy essential.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework is a plus.
• Strong communication and composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability and incident status
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changes
• Process requests for additional resources through procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, movements, and updates

Skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Map reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio dispatch software

MS Office

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Arlington, VT is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining clear radio communication and logging incidents as directed by policy.

The role may require staffing at all hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems and maps.