Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Operations

911 Emergency Communications; Freeland (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Freeland, PA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate actions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some positions may require fire communications training or EMS dispatch coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Freeland, PA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate actions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some positions may require fire communications training or EMS dispatch coursework.