Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops & Training Benefits

911 Emergency Communications; Dunlevy (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Dunlevy, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with comfort using computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Certifications such as fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio comms may be required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be needed for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved procedures.
• 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 incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Dunlevy, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with comfort using computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Certifications such as fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain