Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Highland Lake (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Highland Lake, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, following established plans and supervisor directions.

The role requires meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

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 GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Highland Lake, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, following established plans and supervisor directions.

The role requires meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.