Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Ops

County Emergency Communications; Pocono Pines (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Pocono Pines, PA, seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications during evolving incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, and training in dispatch or emergency communications. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; dispatch training where applicable.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy under pressure.
• Experience or training with radio communications and incident reporting.

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

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Disaster response coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio dispatch software

Maps / GIS familiarity

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Pocono Pines, PA, seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications during evolving incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, and training in dispatch or emergency communications. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.