24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Coordinate Emergency Responses

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lederach (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lederach, PA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, confirm locations, alert units, and relay updates to crews, using established response plans and radio procedures.

The position requires sharp data entry, comfort with computer systems, maps, and continuous headset work.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lederach, PA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, confirm locations, alert units, and relay updates to crews, using established response plans and radio procedures.

The position requires sharp data entry, comfort with computer systems, maps, and continuous headset work.