Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Response

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Girard, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status via radio communications.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS training and related certifications. Working hours may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction and others seek experienced dispatchers.
• 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Girard, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status via radio communications.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS training and related certifications. Working hours may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.