Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Waterport (NY); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Zusammenfassung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Waterport, NY seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, relay critical information, and maintain radio contact with responding units. The role emphasizes accurate data handling and clear communication under pressure.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. Shifts include overnight, weekends, and holidays with potential overtime.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for specific 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.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Computer literacy

Data entry accuracy

Map reading

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio systems

CAD software

Jobbeschreibung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Waterport, NY seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, relay critical information, and maintain radio contact with responding units. The role emphasizes accurate data handling and clear communication under pressure.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. Shifts include overnight, weekends, and holidays with potential overtime.