Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Town of Perry (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Perry, NY seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will document incidents, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radios, and relay critical information to responding crews.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, and are prepared for odd hours including overnight and weekends. Some roles require fire dispatch or EMS training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and track unit availability.
• 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 and significant incident updates.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Perry, NY seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will document incidents, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radios, and relay critical information to responding crews.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, and are prepared for odd hours including overnight and weekends. Some roles require fire dispatch or EMS training.