Emergency Fire Dispatcher | 24/7 Communications & Response

911 Emergency Communications; Remsenburg-Speonk (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Remsenburg, NY, offers fire dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; some

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some postings.
• Attention to detail and calm under pressure 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps reading

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Remsenburg, NY, offers fire dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; some