Emergency Fire Dispatcher – Rapid Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Town of Greenport (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Greenport, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate rapid responses to fires and emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and communication with authorized personnel. Evening, overnight, weekends, and overtime shifts may be required to cover incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Greenport, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate rapid responses to fires and emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and communication with authorized personnel. Evening, overnight, weekends, and overtime shifts may be required to cover incidents.