Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Caneadea (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Caneadea, NY. Fire dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies; you receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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 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 GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Caneadea, NY. Fire dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies; you receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major