Fire Dispatcher — Critical Emerg Communications (Overtime)

County Emergency Communications; Roscoe (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Roscoe, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training; on-site work with rotating shifts including nights,

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Roscoe, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training; on-site work with rotating shifts including nights,