Fire Dispatch Specialist: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Village of Bronxville (NY); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bronxville, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations and resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews. The role requires precise data handling and adherence to incident protocols.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, alerting appropriate stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is expected.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bronxville, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations and resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews. The role requires precise data handling and adherence to incident protocols.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, alerting appropriate stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid as needed.