Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Westerlo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift premiums

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Westerlo, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain constant radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments, and schedules can include

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.

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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Westerlo, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain constant radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments, and schedules can include