Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Waterville (VT); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Waterville, VT seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses and maintain clear radio communications. The role involves documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status across shifts.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with training in fire dispatch or related certifications preferred. The position supports occasional overtime and requires reliable availability for all-hours staffing.

Competenze

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Mansioni

• 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

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Waterville, VT seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses and maintain clear radio communications. The role involves documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status across shifts.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with training in fire dispatch or related certifications preferred. The position supports occasional overtime and requires reliable availability for all-hours staffing.