Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Moira (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Moira, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate units, and maintain clear radio communications.

Ideal candidates have strong data entry skills, comfort with computer systems, and basic fire dispatch training. Roles may require shift work, including nights and weekends, and on-call coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; dispatch training may be required.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Map reading

Computer literacy

Communication under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

EMD or incident-management coursework

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio communications systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Moira, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate units, and maintain clear radio communications.

Ideal candidates have strong data entry skills, comfort with computer systems, and basic fire dispatch training. Roles may require shift work, including nights and weekends, and on-call coverage during major incidents.