Fire Dispatch Specialist: Critical Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Brooktondale, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and strict adherence to response plans, with potential certifications or EMS dispatch training depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required or preferred.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction for new dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specialized posts.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Brooktondale, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and strict adherence to response plans, with potential certifications or EMS dispatch training depending on the assignment.