Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Coeymans, NY is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication; applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some 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

Maps

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Coeymans, NY is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication; applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations.