Fire Dispatcher – Shift Premiums & Training

County Emergency Communications; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Chautauqua, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communication with responding crews. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and document details while following established response plans.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring radio channels, and coordinating with stations. Applicants should have a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems; dispatch

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Situation documentation

Map familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio dispatch system

Maps software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Chautauqua, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communication with responding crews. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and document details while following established response plans.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring radio channels, and coordinating with stations. Applicants should have a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems; dispatch