Fire Communications Dispatcher 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Grenell (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Grenell, NY is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves taking reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Dispatchers must handle information accurately, enter data efficiently, and follow established response plans. Training, certification, or experience in fire communications may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED typically required.
• Some agencies 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.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Data entry accuracy

Radio operations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Grenell, NY is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves taking reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Dispatchers must handle information accurately, enter data efficiently, and follow established response plans. Training, certification, or experience in fire communications may be required for specific assignments.