24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Gallupville (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Gallupville, NY. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receiving incident information and alerting resources while maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Gallupville, NY. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receiving incident information and alerting resources while maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.