24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Rescue & Incident Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers in Edwards, NY to coordinate emergency responses, relay critical information, and maintain incident records. The role involves handling incident details, alerting units, and staying aligned with established response plans.

Training or certification in fire dispatch and EMS may be required for specific assignments. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers in Edwards, NY to coordinate emergency responses, relay critical information, and maintain incident records. The role involves handling incident details, alerting units, and staying aligned with established response plans.

Training or certification in fire dispatch and EMS may be required for specific assignments. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.