Critical Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; White (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in White, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry; training in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch or EMS related training 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in White, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry; training in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for certain assignments.