Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Pine City (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Pine City, NY is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. Computer literacy, data entry accuracy, maps, and radio communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Experience with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

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

County Emergency Communications in Pine City, NY is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. Computer literacy, data entry accuracy, maps, and radio communication are essential for success in this role.