Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Lily Dale (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lily Dale, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. Shifts may include overnight hours and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for specific assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lily Dale, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. Shifts may include overnight hours and overtime.