Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

County Emergency Communications; Sparrow Bush (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Sparrow Bush, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and emergencies. You will document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor units and incident status.

Ideal candidates handle information accurately, communicate clearly via radio, and follow established plans. Openings may require fire dispatch certification or related training and may involve varied shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms and hazards.
• 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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Information management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Sparrow Bush, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and emergencies. You will document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor units and incident status.

Ideal candidates handle information accurately, communicate clearly via radio, and follow established plans. Openings may require fire dispatch certification or related training and may involve varied shifts and overtime.