Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Fishs Eddy (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates for Fishs Eddy, NY. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, relay critical information, and maintain contact with responding crews. This role emphasizes precise information handling and clear radio communication.

Applicants may need fire dispatch training or related coursework for certain assignments and must be prepared for varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates for Fishs Eddy, NY. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, relay critical information, and maintain contact with responding crews. This role emphasizes precise information handling and clear radio communication.

Applicants may need fire dispatch training or related coursework for certain assignments and must be prepared for varied shifts, including nights and weekends.