Emergency Fire Dispatcher – Critical Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Setauket (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Setauket, NY seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to response plans. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments, and shifts can include overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels and unit 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 and unit movements

Skills

Clear communication

Radio procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Setauket, NY seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to response plans. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments, and shifts can include overnights, weekends, and holidays.