Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Town of North Salem (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in North Salem, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communications with responding crews.

Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for specific assignments. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with opportunities for training and certification as part of

Qualifications

• A 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in North Salem, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communications with responding crews.

Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for specific assignments. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with opportunities for training and certification as part of