Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Ops & Training

911 Emergency Communications; Darlington Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Employee-support services

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Darlington, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

You will support incident command and ensure accurate record keeping. The role requires accuracy, calm under pressure, and proficiency with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical 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.

Skills

computer systems

data entry

maps

radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Darlington, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

You will support incident command and ensure accurate record keeping. The role requires accuracy, calm under pressure, and proficiency with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.