Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Wright Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Mountain Top is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. Dispatchers handle incident details, alert responding units, and maintain communications with crews during fires and hazardous situations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and may require fire dispatch or medical dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience as dispatcher or fire communications training is a plus.

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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Mountain Top is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. Dispatchers handle incident details, alert responding units, and maintain communications with crews during fires and hazardous situations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and may require fire dispatch or medical dispatch training.