Impactful Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Village/Town of Mount Kisco (NY); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Mount Kisco, NY. The role involves receiving, documenting, and coordinating responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining precise incident records and clear radio communications.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, plus fire dispatch or EMS-related training. The position requires comfort with CAD systems, maps, and data entry, with flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Radio communication

Data entry

Recordkeeping

Maps & routing

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Outils

CAD systems

Radio consoles

Maps software

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Mount Kisco, NY. The role involves receiving, documenting, and coordinating responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining precise incident records and clear radio communications.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, plus fire dispatch or EMS-related training. The position requires comfort with CAD systems, maps, and data entry, with flexible shifts including nights and weekends.