Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Selkirk (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Selkirk, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with comfort using computer systems, data entry, maps, and radios.

Qualifications

• Organized information handling and clear radio communication are essential.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication may be required.
• Fire dispatch certification 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Map software

Radio systems

Terminal/computer

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Selkirk, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with comfort using computer systems, data entry, maps, and radios.