Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Rapid, Precise Incident Response

County Emergency Communications; Village of Yorkville (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

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

The role requires strong organization, data accuracy, and calm radio communication. Candidates may undergo background checks and fire-dispatch training, with shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

The role requires strong organization, data accuracy, and calm radio communication. Candidates may undergo background checks and fire-dispatch training, with shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.