Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Weedville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Weedville, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans, with shifts that may include overnight hours, weekends, and holidays to support major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for special assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and radio communication.

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

Fire communications training

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Weedville, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans, with shifts that may include overnight hours, weekends, and holidays to support major incidents.