Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Kennedy, NY seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident plans.

Dispatchers may work varied shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, and must maintain incident details and resource status with accuracy and speed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Kennedy, NY seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident plans.

Dispatchers may work varied shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, and must maintain incident details and resource status with accuracy and speed.