Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Town of Newfield (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Newfield, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers may work shifts to cover all hours and major incidents. Applicants typically need a high school diploma or GED, computer and maps proficiency, and may require fire dispatch certification or EMT dispatch

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Experience with computer systems and maps helpful.
• Fire dispatch certification or EM dispatch training 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Newfield, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers may work shifts to cover all hours and major incidents. Applicants typically need a high school diploma or GED, computer and maps proficiency, and may require fire dispatch certification or EMT dispatch