Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Operations

County Emergency Communications; Town of Morris (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Morris, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous information handling, calm radio operation, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers must document incidents accurately and follow directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer entry‑level training.
• Ability to input data accurately and maintain incident records.
• Familiarity with radio communications and dispatch procedures.
• Comfort with computer systems and standard software used in dispatching.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and deploy units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident progress.
• Relay critical information about occupants 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 operations

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Emergency dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Morris, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous information handling, calm radio operation, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers must document incidents accurately and follow directions from authorized personnel.