Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Town of Collins (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Collins, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies, maintain incident details, and communicate with responding crews.

This role requires precise data entry, radio discipline, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays; background checks and training may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and 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 and significant incident updates.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Collins, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies, maintain incident details, and communicate with responding crews.

This role requires precise data entry, radio discipline, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays; background checks and training may apply.