Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of North Collins (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher opportunities in North Collins. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, manage incident information, and maintain clear radio communications while following established response plans and directives from authorized personnel.

Openings emphasize organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work with various agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or commonly expected.
• Experience with fire or emergency dispatch is advantageous.
• Ability to operate computer systems, map data, and radio communication equipment.

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

Radio communication

Information management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher opportunities in North Collins. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, manage incident information, and maintain clear radio communications while following established response plans and directives from authorized personnel.

Openings emphasize organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work with various agencies.