Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Harris (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Harris, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and rescues. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Qualifications commonly include a high school diploma or GED; some positions require fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch credentials. Work schedules may include overnight, weekends, and holidays to cover staffing needs.

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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Harris, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and rescues. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Qualifications commonly include a high school diploma or GED; some positions require fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch credentials. Work schedules may include overnight, weekends, and holidays to cover staffing needs.