Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Wantagh (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wantagh, NY, is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication, along with adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring radio channels, and coordinating resources during incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with fire dispatch or EMS training preferred.
• Comfort with computers, maps, and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• Relay occupant and hazard information as conditions change.
• Process requests for additional resources under established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications as assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wantagh, NY, is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication, along with adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring radio channels, and coordinating resources during incidents.