Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Glenwood (NY); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Glenwood, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, and maintain precise incident information. The role supports ongoing radio communications and dispatches appropriate units in line with established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMT dispatch training and certification, with shifts including nights,

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalency

Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Glenwood, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, and maintain precise incident information. The role supports ongoing radio communications and dispatches appropriate units in line with established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMT dispatch training and certification, with shifts including nights,