24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Northumberland, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and stay connected with responding crews.

The role requires clear radio communication, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments, with shift work including overnights and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Record keeping

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Northumberland, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and stay connected with responding crews.

The role requires clear radio communication, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments, with shift work including overnights and