Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Wells Bridge (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Wells Bridge, NY, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires strong radio communication, strict record-keeping, and adherence to established procedures.

Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status across units. Some employers may require fire dispatch certification or related training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers seek trained dispatchers.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communications

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Maps (CAD)

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Wells Bridge, NY, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires strong radio communication, strict record-keeping, and adherence to established procedures.

Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status across units. Some employers may require fire dispatch certification or related training.