Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Rock Hill (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rock Hill, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role requires careful information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio channels.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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

Computer literacy

Radio communications

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rock Hill, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role requires careful information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio channels.