Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Communications & Rescue

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Knox Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Knox, PA invites applications for Fire Dispatcher roles. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, relay critical information, and maintain incident records throughout the shift.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be proficient with computer systems, maps, and radio communications, and may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training depending on assignments.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Knox, PA invites applications for Fire Dispatcher roles. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, relay critical information, and maintain incident records throughout the shift.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be proficient with computer systems, maps, and radio communications, and may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training depending on assignments.