Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Ops

County Emergency Communications; Town of Hermon (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hermon, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, verify locations, and maintain clear radio contact during incidents. You will document reports, monitor units, and support response plans while receiving training from the hiring agency.

Shift work may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents. Strong maps, data entry, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Strong computer skills, data entry, maps, and radio communication are essential.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hermon, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, verify locations, and maintain clear radio contact during incidents. You will document reports, monitor units, and support response plans while receiving training from the hiring agency.

Shift work may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents. Strong maps, data entry, and communication skills are essential.