Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Incident Ops

County Emergency Communications; Blandon (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

County Emergency Communications in Blandon, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required; some positions prefer fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Ability to handle accurate data entry and maps.

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

Tools

Computer Systems

Radio Equipment

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Blandon, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required; some positions prefer fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.