Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications & Training

911 Emergency Communications; South Fallsburg (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in South Fallsburg, NY seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Role requires strong organization, accurate data entry, and the ability to work shifts that may include overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or relevant training may be required for certain assignments.

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

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in South Fallsburg, NY seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Role requires strong organization, accurate data entry, and the ability to work shifts that may include overnights, weekends, and holidays.