Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Isle La Motte (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Isle La Motte, VT is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Evening, overnight, weekends or overtime shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks; alert stations and dispatch apparatus.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status; coordinate mutual-aid communications.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements; maintain incident details.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Isle La Motte, VT is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Evening, overnight, weekends or overtime shifts may apply.