Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Precision, 24/7 Critical Calls

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Calvin (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. They receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and keeping incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. They receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and keeping incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.