Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Response

County Emergency Communications; Salix (PA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Salix, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, relay instructions, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized data handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Previous dispatch or fire communications training is a plus, and safety certifications may

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Comfort with computers, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Salix, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, relay instructions, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized data handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Previous dispatch or fire communications training is a plus, and safety certifications may