Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Cochranton (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime/shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Cochranton, PA invites motivated individuals to join our fire dispatch team. You will receive incident information, document details, and coordinate resources to support fire services.

This on-site role requires strong data entry, radio communication, and the ability to work under pressure, including nights or weekend shifts during major incidents. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Fire dispatch certification

EMD training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Cochranton, PA invites motivated individuals to join our fire dispatch team. You will receive incident information, document details, and coordinate resources to support fire services.

This on-site role requires strong data entry, radio communication, and the ability to work under pressure, including nights or weekend shifts during major incidents. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be