Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in North Bay, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain accurate incident records. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to ensure rapid, safe, and effective deployments.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies provide entry-level training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications is essential.

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

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio communications systems

Computer terminals

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in North Bay, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain accurate incident records. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to ensure rapid, safe, and effective deployments.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.