Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Woodgate (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Woodgate, NY seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews on-site.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and readiness for varied shifts. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential required.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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

911 Emergency Communications in Woodgate, NY seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews on-site.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and readiness for varied shifts. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments.