Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Village of Tuckahoe (NY); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in New York seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies from a centralized communications hub. You will receive incident details, alert units, and maintain radio contact with responding crews across varying shifts.

Role requires strong organization, data entry accuracy, and the ability to follow established procedures for incident management. Training and certification requirements vary by employer and assignment.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Aufgaben

• 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

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in New York seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies from a centralized communications hub. You will receive incident details, alert units, and maintain radio contact with responding crews across varying shifts.

Role requires strong organization, data entry accuracy, and the ability to follow established procedures for incident management. Training and certification requirements vary by employer and assignment.