Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Village of Meridian (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Meridian, NY seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some roles may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training, and familiarity with computer systems, maps, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some roles may require fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification

EMS dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Meridian, NY seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some roles may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training, and familiarity with computer systems, maps, and