Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Response Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Sunnyside (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Sunnyside, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, ensuring incident details stay current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, 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 or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Sunnyside, NY seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, ensuring incident details stay current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.