24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Urgent Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Croton Falls (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Croton Falls, NY seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. A high school diploma is required, and applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies provide training.
• Strong communication and data entry accuracy are essential.
• Comfort with maps and computer systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus with approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident updates.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Data handling

Radio communication

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio devices

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Croton Falls, NY seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. A high school diploma is required, and applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio equipment.