Emergency Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Mount Tremper (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Mount Tremper, NY. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, maintaining incident details and following established plans.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, alerting stations, monitoring radio channels, and coordinating resources. A high school diploma is commonly required; relevant certifications may be needed for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Mount Tremper, NY. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, maintaining incident details and following established plans.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, alerting stations, monitoring radio channels, and coordinating resources. A high school diploma is commonly required; relevant certifications may be needed for specific assignments.