Emergency Fire Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Fredericktown (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fredericktown, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate firefighting responses and manage incident information. Dispatchers transmit alerts, verify locations, and maintain radio communication with responding units.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, and may need fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training depending on the assignment. The role may require shift work, including nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fredericktown, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate firefighting responses and manage incident information. Dispatchers transmit alerts, verify locations, and maintain radio communication with responding units.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, and may need fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training depending on the assignment. The role may require shift work, including nights or weekends.