Fire Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Jeffersonville (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Jeffersonville, VT is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. It may involve working overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for specific 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Jeffersonville, VT is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. It may involve working overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major