24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bellefonte, PA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications during incidents. The role requires careful information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status across channels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication preferred.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some 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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bellefonte, PA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications during incidents. The role requires careful information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status across channels.