Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts

County Emergency Communications; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bradford, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Emergency communications

Radio dispatch

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Tools

CAD systems

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bradford, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.