Fire Dispatch Specialist (24/7)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Hermon (NY); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards in Hermon, NY. You will receive incident details, document reports, and alert units per established plans while maintaining clear radio communication.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. A background check and ongoing certifications are often required for progression and shifts may include overnight or weekend coverage.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Data entry

Map reading

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Radio equipment

Computer systems

Descripción del empleo

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards in Hermon, NY. You will receive incident details, document reports, and alert units per established plans while maintaining clear radio communication.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. A background check and ongoing certifications are often required for progression and shifts may include overnight or weekend coverage.