Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Hannibal (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hannibal, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and alert appropriate resources. The role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma, may receive on-the-job training, and may need fire dispatch certification. The position involves shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Familiarity with maps and radio communication is beneficial.
• 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 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hannibal, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and alert appropriate resources. The role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma, may receive on-the-job training, and may need fire dispatch certification. The position involves shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime, with opportunities for professional development.