Hempstead Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

The County Emergency Communications department in Hempstead, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert the appropriate resources, and maintain steady communication with responding crews.

This role requires precise data handling, calm radio technique, and the ability to work varied shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The County Emergency Communications department in Hempstead, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert the appropriate resources, and maintain steady communication with responding crews.

This role requires precise data handling, calm radio technique, and the ability to work varied shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.