24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist - Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Lehman Township (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Lehman, PA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications under established procedures.

The role requires accuracy in data entry, strong radio communication skills, and the ability to multitask during high-stress emergencies. Applicants should be prepared for duty-location requirements and shift work, including potential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience or training in fire communications is a plus.
• Strong data entry and radio communication skills preferred.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer literacy

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Lehman, PA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications under established procedures.

The role requires accuracy in data entry, strong radio communication skills, and the ability to multitask during high-stress emergencies. Applicants should be prepared for duty-location requirements and shift work, including potential