24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications & Dispatch

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards from a dispatch center in Arendtsville, PA. You will receive incident information, verify details, and alert responding crews according to established plans.

The role requires accurate data entry, strong radio communication, and the ability to maintain incident logs while supporting continuous operations across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Strong data-entry accuracy and map-reading abilities.
• Clear radio communication and incident-note documentation skills.
• Ability to follow established response plans and maintain logs/times.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks; confirm access information.
• Dispatch units and notify stations using approved response plans.
• Monitor radio channels and track unit status and availability.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates; coordinate resources as needed.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards from a dispatch center in Arendtsville, PA. You will receive incident information, verify details, and alert responding crews according to established plans.

The role requires accurate data entry, strong radio communication, and the ability to maintain incident logs while supporting continuous operations across shifts.