Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Oaks (PA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Oaks, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications while keeping incident details current.

Shifts may include overnight hours, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents. This role requires strong data entry and radios discipline to ensure rapid, accurate dispatch operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Ability to document reports accurately and maintain incident details.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Oaks, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications while keeping incident details current.

Shifts may include overnight hours, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents. This role requires strong data entry and radios discipline to ensure rapid, accurate dispatch operations.