24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Village of Hillburn (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hillburn, NY seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio discipline to support responding crews.

This role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work varied shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications may be required, with background checks as part of hiring.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Experience in fire communications or dispatch training preferred.

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 communications

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hillburn, NY seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio discipline to support responding crews.

This role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work varied shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications may be required, with background checks as part of hiring.