Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Ops

County Emergency Communications; Ringtown (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ringtown, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency management coursework may be required for certain 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.

Skills

Organized information handling

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ringtown, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.