Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; New York (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 Queens, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Certification and EMS training may be required for certain assignments within fire communications operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some roles.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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

Skills

Organized information

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Queens, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Certification and EMS training may be required for certain assignments within fire communications operations.