Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Town of Colden (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Colden, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with crews.

The role requires organized information handling, the ability to follow response plans, and proficiency with computer systems and data entry. Scheduling may include nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• Clear radio communication and organized information handling.
• Ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorities.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Radio communication

Accurate data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Colden, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with crews.

The role requires organized information handling, the ability to follow response plans, and proficiency with computer systems and data entry. Scheduling may include nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.