Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Town of Lima (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Lima Fire Department in Lima, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communication. You will receive incident information, verify locations, and alert stations and units per established plans.

Required is a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry. Depending on role, some fire-dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be needed.

Qualifications

• Strong radio and data-entry skills are essential.
• Familiarity with mapping software and incident documentation is preferred.
• Basic computer systems knowledge and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information for responders.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status, updating records as needed.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Coordinate requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements for post-incident reviews.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Information management

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Lima Fire Department in Lima, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communication. You will receive incident information, verify locations, and alert stations and units per established plans.

Required is a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry. Depending on role, some fire-dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be needed.