Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Village of Minoa (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement program

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous situations in Minoa, NY. You will receive incident details, document them, and dispatch appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communication.

The role requires strong organization, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification and related training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Experience or training in fire communications is preferred.
• Comfort with using computer systems, maps, and radio communication is essential.

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

Fire dispatch

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous situations in Minoa, NY. You will receive incident details, document them, and dispatch appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communication.

The role requires strong organization, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification and related training may be required for some assignments.