Fire Dispatch Navigator – 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Port Kent (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Port Kent, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, manage incident information, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong organizational skills, accurate data entry, and familiarity with maps and computer systems; schedules may include overnights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some roles may require fire communications training.
• Experience with computer systems and maps preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio equipment

Maps

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Port Kent, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, manage incident information, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong organizational skills, accurate data entry, and familiarity with maps and computer systems; schedules may include overnights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.