Critical Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Mount Marion (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Mount Marion, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, monitor status, and relay changing information from responders.

This role requires clear radio communication, meticulous data handling, and adherence to procedures. Fire dispatch positions may require night, weekend, and holiday staffing, with overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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 recognized equivalency credential

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Mount Marion, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, monitor status, and relay changing information from responders.

This role requires clear radio communication, meticulous data handling, and adherence to procedures. Fire dispatch positions may require night, weekend, and holiday staffing, with overtime during major incidents.