Elite Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Sayre, PA to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and communicate with responding crews. Roles emphasize organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under direction from authorized personnel.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Experience with fire communications training may be required for certain 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Sayre, PA to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and communicate with responding crews. Roles emphasize organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under direction from authorized personnel.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels.