Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical Incident Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime compensation

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lyon Station, PA, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. This role requires attention to detail, rapid data entry, and clear radio communication across multiple agencies.

Dispatch duties include receiving reports of fires and hazards, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring status, and coordinating mutual aid when needed. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays as emergencies arise.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Radio systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lyon Station, PA, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. This role requires attention to detail, rapid data entry, and clear radio communication across multiple agencies.

Dispatch duties include receiving reports of fires and hazards, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring status, and coordinating mutual aid when needed. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays as emergencies arise.