Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher in Montpelier, Vermont. The role focuses on receiving, documenting, and communicating emergency information to fire units, while maintaining updated incident details and following established response plans.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Training and certification requirements vary by assignment, with potential for overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Must be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document emergency reports (fires, rescues, alarms).
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Relay information to responders and monitor channel status.
• Coordinate with units and record dispatch times and updates.
• Assist with resource requests through established procedures.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher in Montpelier, Vermont. The role focuses on receiving, documenting, and communicating emergency information to fire units, while maintaining updated incident details and following established response plans.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Training and certification requirements vary by assignment, with potential for overtime during major incidents.