24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Reeders (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Reeders, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses, alert resources, and maintain clear incident records. The role demands precise radio communication and disciplined information handling in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch training or emergency coursework for specialized assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio comms preferred.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework helpful for advanced 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Reeders, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses, alert resources, and maintain clear incident records. The role demands precise radio communication and disciplined information handling in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch training or emergency coursework for specialized assignments.