Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications & Emergency Response

911 Emergency Communications; Copiague (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Copiague, NY seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, confirm locations, alert stations, and maintain radio communications.

This role requires calm, fast decision-making, attention to detail, and proficiency with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio channels. Prior fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch experience may be required for certain assignments; shift work,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments; strong computer and radio skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations and access information
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability
• Record dispatch times and incident updates

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Copiague, NY seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, confirm locations, alert stations, and maintain radio communications.

This role requires calm, fast decision-making, attention to detail, and proficiency with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio channels. Prior fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch experience may be required for certain assignments; shift work,