Bartonsville Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Public Safety

911 Emergency Communications; Bartonsville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bartonsville, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, radio communication, and coordination of fire-rescue responses from a centralized dispatch desk.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations. Training and certifications may be required, with varying schedules and potential overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bartonsville, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, radio communication, and coordination of fire-rescue responses from a centralized dispatch desk.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations. Training and certifications may be required, with varying schedules and potential overtime during major incidents.