Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified fire dispatchers for opportunities in Medford, NY. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resource deployment.

The role supports 24/7 operations and may require overnight shifts and weekend coverage. Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers and radios, and training in fire dispatch or emergency response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with computer systems, data entry, and radio communications is common.
• Fire dispatch certification or relevant coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified fire dispatchers for opportunities in Medford, NY. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resource deployment.

The role supports 24/7 operations and may require overnight shifts and weekend coverage. Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers and radios, and training in fire dispatch or emergency response.