Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Rehrersburg (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Rehrersburg, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work varied shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays. Prior fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments
• Comfort 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

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Rehrersburg, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work varied shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays. Prior fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required for some assignments.