Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Life-Saving Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Goldens Bridge (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

York New Salem, PA-based Fire Dispatcher opportunities seek organized professionals to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews in fast-paced situations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans. Pre-employment screenings and training may be required by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential 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.

Skills

Organized

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

York New Salem, PA-based Fire Dispatcher opportunities seek organized professionals to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews in fast-paced situations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans. Pre-employment screenings and training may be required by the hiring agency.