Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Town of Perry (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate incident responses, alert appropriate units, and maintain clear radio communication. You will document incidents, verify locations, and relay critical information to responders in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, comfort with computer systems and maps, and may hold fire dispatch certifications or related coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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 critical information.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Information management

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate incident responses, alert appropriate units, and maintain clear radio communication. You will document incidents, verify locations, and relay critical information to responders in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, comfort with computer systems and maps, and may hold fire dispatch certifications or related coursework.