Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordination Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Saint Armand (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Essex, NY, seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Position emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for particular assignments; strong data entry and

Qualifications

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

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Essex, NY, seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Position emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for particular assignments; strong data entry and