Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Town of Livonia (NY); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Livonia, NY, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and keeping incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification and emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction and on-the-job training.
• Experience with incident-management coursework is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Livonia, NY, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and keeping incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.