Fire Communications Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Blue Point (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Blue Point, NY seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards with precise information handling and clear radio communication. Staff work to follow established plans and maintain incident updates from responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; additional fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and holidays to ensure coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies provide entry-level training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort 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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Blue Point, NY seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards with precise information handling and clear radio communication. Staff work to follow established plans and maintain incident updates from responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; additional fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and holidays to ensure coverage.