Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Alerts & Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Needmore (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Needmore, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires sharp data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. A high school diploma is commonly required, and some agencies offer training; certifications may be needed for specialized assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Information management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Needmore, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires sharp data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. A high school diploma is commonly required, and some agencies offer training; certifications may be needed for specialized assignments.