24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Cheltenham (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Cheltenham, PA is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate communication.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, recording updates, and coordinating with mutual aid.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Cheltenham, PA is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate communication.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, recording updates, and coordinating with mutual aid.