Fire Dispatcher: Precision in Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Town of Warsaw (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Warsaw, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. The role requires documenting incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must handle information accurately and follow established response plans. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or related coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Ability to handle information accurately and maintain incident details.
• Experience with fire communications training may be required for certain 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

Clear communication

Organized information handling

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Warsaw, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. The role requires documenting incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must handle information accurately and follow established response plans. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or related coursework.