Fire Dispatch Specialist: Precision Under Pressure

County Emergency Communications; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fairport, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire service responses, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Positions may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents; familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio operation is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fairport, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire service responses, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Positions may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents; familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio operation is preferred.