Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Lee Center (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lee Center, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.

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 information handling

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Radio communication

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lee Center, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from