Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Sanborn (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sanborn, NY is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication during emergencies. This role involves handling incident information, verifying locations, and maintaining records throughout shifts that may include overnight and weekend hours.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and accurate data entry, and may require fire dispatch training or EMS-related coursework for

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required.
• Experience with fire communications or dispatch training is preferred.
• Familiarity with computer systems and radio communications.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sanborn, NY is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication during emergencies. This role involves handling incident information, verifying locations, and maintaining records throughout shifts that may include overnight and weekend hours.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and accurate data entry, and may require fire dispatch training or EMS-related coursework for