Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mallory (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mallory, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, document incidents, and maintain communications with responding crews. The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication to ensure accurate, timely dispatch operations.

Fire dispatch certifications or EMS training may be required for certain assignments, with staffing potentially including overnight and weekend shifts to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• entry-level training may be provided by employers.
• Fire communications training or EMS dispatch experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications as needed.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio operations

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mallory, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, document incidents, and maintain communications with responding crews. The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication to ensure accurate, timely dispatch operations.

Fire dispatch certifications or EMS training may be required for certain assignments, with staffing potentially including overnight and weekend shifts to cover major incidents.