Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination & Radio Ops

County Emergency Communications; Town of Savannah (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Savannah, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication.

These roles require accuracy, data entry, maps, and the ability to work across shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification requirements vary by agency; incumbents help keep incident information current and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek 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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Data entry

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Savannah, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication.

These roles require accuracy, data entry, maps, and the ability to work across shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification requirements vary by agency; incumbents help keep incident information current and