Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Conneaut Lake (Crawford County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Conneaut Lake, PA to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. Dispatchers receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain communications with responders throughout incidents.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, radio clarity, and adherence to response plans, with duties including recording updates and coordinating resources as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Entry-level instruction may be provided by some employers.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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 equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Conneaut Lake, PA to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. Dispatchers receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain communications with responders throughout incidents.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, radio clarity, and adherence to response plans, with duties including recording updates and coordinating resources as needed.