Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Weston (VT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Weston, VT. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, precise radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Some positions may require fire dispatch training and EMS dispatch coursework as needed by the agency.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Weston, VT. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, precise radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Some positions may require fire dispatch training and EMS dispatch coursework as needed by the agency.