Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Town of Bridgewater (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime and shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bridgewater, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor unit status, ensuring clear radio communication and adherence to response plans.

Required are strong information handling skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with ongoing training and certification as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communications.

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.

Skills

Computer literacy

Data entry accuracy

Map reading

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bridgewater, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor unit status, ensuring clear radio communication and adherence to response plans.

Required are strong information handling skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with ongoing training and certification as needed.