Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Pleasant Valley (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Pleasant Valley, NY seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications to responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Radio communication

Organized information handling

Data entry accuracy

Clear verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Pleasant Valley, NY seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications to responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.