Emergency Communications Specialist — Fire Dispatch (24/7)

911 Emergency Communications; Eldred Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Eldred, PA invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. These roles coordinate fire responses, document incidents, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews. Eligible candidates provide a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or EMS training.

Fire dispatch work may include overnight, weekend, holiday shifts and overtime. Successful applicants will complete required training, stay current on certifications, and support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Eldred, PA invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. These roles coordinate fire responses, document incidents, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews. Eligible candidates provide a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or EMS training.

Fire dispatch work may include overnight, weekend, holiday shifts and overtime. Successful applicants will complete required training, stay current on certifications, and support