Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Elmhurst (NY); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents in Cherry Creek, NY. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor status, and relay critical information to responders.

The role requires strong data entry, maps literacy, and proficient computer and radio communication skills, with on-site shifts and potential overtime to support major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Excellent radio and telephone communication skills are essential.
• Accurate data entry and keystroke speed help maintain incident records.
• Familiarity with mapping software and computer systems is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Maps literacy

Computer systems familiarity

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents in Cherry Creek, NY. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor status, and relay critical information to responders.

The role requires strong data entry, maps literacy, and proficient computer and radio communication skills, with on-site shifts and potential overtime to support major incidents.