24/7 Fire Dispatch Pro: Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Town of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Westhampton, NY. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and emergencies, dispatching units and maintaining radio contact.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, data entry, maps, and familiarity with incident protocols. Training and certifications may be required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Westhampton, NY. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and emergencies, dispatching units and maintaining radio contact.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, data entry, maps, and familiarity with incident protocols. Training and certifications may be required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction.