24/7 Fire Dispatch & Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Benton (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Benton, PA, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards.

Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, monitor channels, and document dispatch times while working with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Benton, PA, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards.

Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, monitor channels, and document dispatch times while working with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for specific assignments.