24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Richland Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Richland, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves documenting incidents, notifying resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radios. Training and certifications may be required for some assignments, and shifts can include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Accurate data entry

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Richland, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves documenting incidents, notifying resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radios. Training and certifications may be required for some assignments, and shifts can include nights and weekends.