Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Victory Mills (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Victory Mills, NY seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. The role involves handling incident data, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications under directions from supervisors.

Dispatchers must adapt to all-hours staffing, including overnights, weekends, and major incidents, while ensuring accurate documentation and timely updates for responders on scene.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in emergency communications or dispatching preferred.
• Ability to use computer systems, maps, 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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Victory Mills, NY seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. The role involves handling incident data, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications under directions from supervisors.

Dispatchers must adapt to all-hours staffing, including overnights, weekends, and major incidents, while ensuring accurate documentation and timely updates for responders on scene.