24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Water Mill, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses and maintain clear incident records. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status across channels.

The role requires strong radio and data-entry skills, comfort with computer systems, maps, and adherence to response plans. Work may include overnight shifts and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Ability to handle computer systems, maps, and radio communications accurately.
• Dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Water Mill, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses and maintain clear incident records. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status across channels.

The role requires strong radio and data-entry skills, comfort with computer systems, maps, and adherence to response plans. Work may include overnight shifts and on-call coverage.