Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts

County Emergency Communications; Havertown (Delaware County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Havertown, PA, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communications, and the ability to follow established plans and directions from supervisors. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and ongoing

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Computer literacy

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Havertown, PA, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communications, and the ability to follow established plans and directions from supervisors. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and ongoing