Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Slingerlands (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Slingerlands, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, updating incident data, and coordinating mutual aid as needed. Candidates typically hold a high school diploma, with preferred experience in fire communications and data entry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information for responders.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status to coordinate actions.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Decision making under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Slingerlands, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, updating incident data, and coordinating mutual aid as needed. Candidates typically hold a high school diploma, with preferred experience in fire communications and data entry.