Critical Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Sidney Center (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Sidney Center, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, and communicate with responding crews using radio systems and established procedures.

Role requires strong data entry, map reading, and computer literacy. The job may require overtime and shift coverage, including nights and weekends, based on demand and emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is expected.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks, and relay correct details to responders.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status; record dispatch times and movements.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications as needed; follow procedures.
• Maintain incident information and support ongoing operations.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Sidney Center, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, and communicate with responding crews using radio systems and established procedures.

Role requires strong data entry, map reading, and computer literacy. The job may require overtime and shift coverage, including nights and weekends, based on demand and emergencies.