Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; West Oneonta (NY); In loco; USD 52.000 - 74.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in West Oneonta, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication under established plans.

This role requires organized information handling and the ability to stay calm during major incidents; on-site shifts may include nights and weekends, with training provided.

Competenze

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Radio communication

Organization & multitasking

Formazione

High School Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in West Oneonta, NY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication under established plans.

This role requires organized information handling and the ability to stay calm during major incidents; on-site shifts may include nights and weekends, with training provided.