24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Town of Cazenovia (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Cazenovia, NY invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards; they receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments, with shifts including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer training.
• Fire dispatcher certification or emergency communications training preferred.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units with approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications as assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Cazenovia, NY invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards; they receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments, with shifts including