Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Harrisville (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Harrisville, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incidents, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications. The role involves handling incident details, following response plans, and staying available for all hours, including overtime during major events.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radios. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certification.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Harrisville, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incidents, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications. The role involves handling incident details, following response plans, and staying available for all hours, including overtime during major events.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radios. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certification.