Fire Dispatch Specialist: Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Village of Bemus Point (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Bemus Point, NY. The role involves coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining clear radio communications and accurate incident records.

Dispatchers receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and follow established plans under supervision. A high school diploma is commonly required, with potential for additional training in fire communications and emergency dispatch.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some employers seek fire communications training or experience.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Information organization

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Bemus Point, NY. The role involves coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining clear radio communications and accurate incident records.

Dispatchers receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and follow established plans under supervision. A high school diploma is commonly required, with potential for additional training in fire communications and emergency dispatch.