Emergency Communications Dispatcher for Fire Services

County Emergency Communications; Upper Chichester Township (Delaware 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

County Emergency Communications in Upper Chichester, PA is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear contact with responding crews to support rapid and safe operations.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented and comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for particular 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.

Skills

Communication

Radio operation

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Upper Chichester, PA is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear contact with responding crews to support rapid and safe operations.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented and comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.