Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Woodmere (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodmere, NY seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, dispatching units, monitoring radio channels, and coordinating mutual-aid. A high school diploma is commonly required; certifications may be needed for certain postings.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency training may be required for certain postings.

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 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

Woodmere, NY seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, dispatching units, monitoring radio channels, and coordinating mutual-aid. A high school diploma is commonly required; certifications may be needed for certain postings.