24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist - Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Village of Youngstown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Youngstown, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

The role requires strong organization, precise radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Youngstown, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

The role requires strong organization, precise radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.