Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Gabriels (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Gabriels, NY seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Responsibilities include accurate data entry, monitoring radio channels, and alerting appropriate resources.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Some roles may require fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.

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 literacy

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Gabriels, NY seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Responsibilities include accurate data entry, monitoring radio channels, and alerting appropriate resources.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Some roles may require fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework.