Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Public Safety Role

County Emergency Communications; Pen Mar (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate fire response operations and maintain critical incident information. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio traffic to ensure prompt and accurate responses during emergencies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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

Information management

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate fire response operations and maintain critical incident information. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio traffic to ensure prompt and accurate responses during emergencies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.