Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Walden, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication.

The role requires organized information handling, strict adherence to response plans, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays as incidents demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Walden, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication.

The role requires organized information handling, strict adherence to response plans, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays as incidents demand.