Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Dispatch Expert

County Emergency Communications; Stone Ridge (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Stone Ridge, NY is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must stay organized, handle information accurately, and communicate clearly over radio. You will follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel, with shifts including nights, weekends, overtime during major

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Data entry

Maps

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Stone Ridge, NY is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must stay organized, handle information accurately, and communicate clearly over radio. You will follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel, with shifts including nights, weekends, overtime during major