Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination Pro

County Emergency Communications; Town of Minetto (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Minetto, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to support the coordination of fire and rescue responses. This role involves documenting reports, verifying locations, and dispatching units via radio with adherence to established plans.

Dispatchers work across hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to maintain coverage during major incidents; prior fire communications training or certification may be required depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Minetto, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to support the coordination of fire and rescue responses. This role involves documenting reports, verifying locations, and dispatching units via radio with adherence to established plans.

Dispatchers work across hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to maintain coverage during major incidents; prior fire communications training or certification may be required depending on the assignment.