Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Ops & Mutual Aid

911 Emergency Communications; Drifting (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Drifting, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert response units, and maintain clear radio communications throughout emergencies.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans while working with authorized personnel and dispatch teams. The position may involve shift work and on-site duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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 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

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Radio communication systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Drifting, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert response units, and maintain clear radio communications throughout emergencies.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans while working with authorized personnel and dispatch teams. The position may involve shift work and on-site duties.