24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Village of Wappingers Falls (NY); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

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Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in New York seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies in the Wappingers Falls area. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Training in fire dispatch or EMT may be required for specific postings.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMT certification may be required for some postings.
• Strong keyboarding and data-entry skills.

Responsabilidades

• 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 and unit movements.

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in New York seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies in the Wappingers Falls area. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Training in fire dispatch or EMT may be required for specific postings.