Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Spencertown (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Spencertown, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify details, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure, including overnight and weekend shifts during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT training may be required for assignment.
• Familiarity with dispatch software and radio systems.
• Strong data entry accuracy and map-reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations 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

Maps

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch certification

EMD training

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Spencertown, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify details, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure, including overnight and weekend shifts during major incidents.