Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications (Williamstown)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Williamstown (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers in Williamstown, NY to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies, logging incident details and alerting units.

Roles demand accurate data handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans, with shift work including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• 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

Clear radio communication

Data handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers in Williamstown, NY to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies, logging incident details and alerting units.

Roles demand accurate data handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans, with shift work including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime as needed.