Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Port Washington, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires calm, precise data entry, maps, and adherence to established procedures. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments; shifts may include overnights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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 equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Port Washington, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires calm, precise data entry, maps, and adherence to established procedures. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments; shifts may include overnights, weekends, and