Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Village of Celoron (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Paid leave

Retirement programs

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Celoron, NY seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Overnight shifts and overtime may be required during major incidents.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate 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

Clear communication

Radio procedures

Organized data handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Celoron, NY seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Overnight shifts and overtime may be required during major incidents.