24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Town of Arietta (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Hamilton, NY is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. You may be expected to complete required dispatch training and certifications as needed by the

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

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Hamilton, NY is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. You may be expected to complete required dispatch training and certifications as needed by the