Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Bellona (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers for Bellona, NY. Dispatchers coordinate fire response, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong radio communication, data entry, and situational awareness to support safe and timely emergency responses. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; training may be provided by some employers.
• Experience with fire dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.
• Comfort 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 accuracy

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers for Bellona, NY. Dispatchers coordinate fire response, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong radio communication, data entry, and situational awareness to support safe and timely emergency responses. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.