Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rockaway Park, NY, is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role requires precise information handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Typical duties include documenting incidents, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or emergency medical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rockaway Park, NY, is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role requires precise information handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Typical duties include documenting incidents, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or emergency medical