24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Coplay (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Retirement programs

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Coplay, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires strong radio communication skills, incident documentation, and precise data entry from a busy communications desk.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. Work may involve night shifts, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to use computer systems, perform accurate data entry, interpret maps, and operate radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks; relay information to units.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements; communicate updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Keyboarding

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Coplay, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires strong radio communication skills, incident documentation, and precise data entry from a busy communications desk.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. Work may involve night shifts, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.