Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Operator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Hampton Bays (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hampton Bays, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, manage incident details, and maintain radio communications. Duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and documenting incident updates.

The role may require shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with strict screening and training through the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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 Hampton Bays, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, manage incident details, and maintain radio communications. Duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and documenting incident updates.

The role may require shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with strict screening and training through the hiring agency.