Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical-Response Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Wood (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Wood, 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.

The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computers and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. 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

911 Emergency Communications in Wood, 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.

The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computers and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training.